Lutera for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• January 13, 2010

"I was on Lutera for 2 years until I switched 3 months ago to Aviane. I stopped taking Lutera because my pharmacy no longer carried it. I am going to find a pharmacy that does carry it. Every so often I would spot between periods on Lutera, but now that I've experienced the mood swings of Aviane, I don't mind a little spotting. I would recommend Lutera."

• Tyq...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 16, 2014

"I love it. My first 2-3 months were pretty terrible, and I felt pretty sick, but I haven't had any problems since. My periods are always the same day and same time as well. My face is pretty clear of acne, and my breasts are definitely bigger, which is good (!), but it also keeps babies away, so it's a pro!"

• Jen...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 30, 2015

"I am 19 years old, and I have been taking Lutera for about seven months now. I have had hormonal problems and have noticed that this is a great solution. The pills are small and easy to take along with my other medications. The first two months of taking it, I felt pretty nauseous, and my breasts were a little tender. I started having sex about five months ago, and I was very nervous at first about getting pregnant, however, after being on this contraception, I am confident that this is a genuinely effective pill to take. I strongly recommend!!"

• Anonymous
• February 25, 2020

"I’m on my first month of using Lutera, and so far I’ve had no major side effects. The only side effect I’ve noticed the first week was a little mild cramping, but other than that this birth control has been good to me :)"

• I...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2016

"I started taking Lutera in August of 2016. I am 19 years old. My periods have become so much less of a hassle! My previously debilitating back and stomach cramps have become significantly less painful. My flow is also much lighter and tapers off much quicker. My cycle is very regular now. As far as sex drive goes, I'm not sure what everyone is saying about loss, because if anything, I've gained. I can't help myself (which obviously my boyfriend is totally okay with). I'm also not experiencing any problems with lack of natural lubrication. Though, both my sex drive and lubrication situation could be due to my age compared to other ladies on this page! I've also gained 0 lbs. while on Lutera!!"

• Cou...
• August 2, 2016

"I've been on Lutera for around a year, and I think it's a great birth control. My periods are usually pretty light, but one thing I've noticed is that I get brown discharge quite often (no, I don't have STDs). My doctor told me that Lutera would be a better birth control for me because it has a lower dose of hormones than many other birth controls since I've had bad experiences with others. I've had no weight gain and have actually lost around 40 lbs since I switched from the Depo shot to Lutera. I recommend it!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 12, 2025

"I have used Lutera for 13 years. I'm sexually active and have never been pregnant while taking this pill. I'm currently 42 and have been told that I'm still safe to take it. It's a low-dose combo pill that is safe to use for women who aren't high risk for side effects from using oral contraceptives (refer to your physician). I have had no side effects from this pill. I get the normal PMS syndromes I have always had (since I was a teen before I even went on BC), like breast tenderness and occasional cramping, but overall it has been very effective with no other side effects."

• J J...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2015

"I'm 19, and I started taking Lutera 4 months ago. It's been working pretty well for me, but I had a horrible period, mood swings, and nausea in the first month I took it. After that, my periods were light, and the only side effect that stuck around was some breast tenderness and mild cramping on the first day of my period. Also, it caused my breasts to grow larger, even though I weigh the same as when I started it. It's a great birth control pill once you get past the first few weeks."

• Liz...
• December 12, 2014

"I have been on Lutera for a few years now. I could not be happier with the results! I noticed after the first few packs my period was diminishing. After about 4 months, I had no period at all: no spotting, no bleeding, no PMS, no cramps, no mood swings. I took several pregnancy tests over the next few months because I was scared that I didn't get a period. But I was never pregnant! So after all this time, I'm still having no period and no PMS symptoms. I have to explain every time I go to the doctor why I can't put an answer on the question, 'When was the last date of your menstrual cycle?'"

• Jam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2016

"I am highly surprised at all the negative reviews of this pill. It's unfortunate that so many women have had a negative experience with this. As for me, this is by far one of the best birth control pills I have ever taken. I started taking this three months ago as a form of cycle control. I skipped the placebo pills for the last three months. Honestly, I haven't had any issues with mood swings, in fact, I felt happier, which is an interesting side effect. Normally, when I start a pill pack, the first three days are extremely nauseating. With this pill pack, I did not have any nausea. I also had an extremely high sex drive. Based on my experience, I would recommend them to a friend. Glad I didn't read the reviews first, or else I would've turned them down. Keep an open mind, everybody's body will react differently."

• Aly...
• May 9, 2014

"I have only been on it for a little over a month. It's the first birth control I've been on, so I was new to side effects. I finally realized my mood swings are huge. I find myself very emotional and depressed, and minutes later I'm beyond happy. I do get headaches quite a bit, but it can be from something totally different. I feel like I've gained a little bit of weight, but I can't blame anything but myself. I don't think it's a horrible pill, it just affects me badly."

• Car...
• September 21, 2015

"After being off BC for 8 years, I finally had to get back on. I've been on this BC for 2 months, no problems so far. I used to get severe cramps, but since taking Lutera, it's been all better. No weight gain, no mood swings, or no loss of sleep either. My skin has cleared up a bit as well. I used to break out before my time off the month, and now I don't. So far, so good, everybody is different. What might not work for me won't work for others."

• Skm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2019

"3 days ago I started taking Lutera (birth control). The first day I was “okay,” but I started feeling super sick and only got sicker to the point where I thought I was going to end up going to the ER. I have had the most HORRIBLE symptoms ever, and I refuse to take them. PLEASE!!!! Do NOT trust ANY birth control company. Worst idea I have ever had... You do not know what you are actually putting in your body. I am still in bed recovering from stomach aches, heartburn, muscle pain, body aches, fevers, vomiting, nausea, even the sun being too bright hurts my eyes and loss of hearing.... LITERALLY in 3 days.... I also read about a lady with similar symptoms that continued to take it for a month and she had hair loss. Please, please be careful ladies!❤️"

• BBi...
• May 2, 2010

"I had been on Ortho-Cyclen for 5 years and had no problems with mood swings. I switched to Lutera after I had my daughter because, for some reason, my periods were becoming irregular. Since I have been taking Lutera, I have been an emotional wreck. I can't deal with normal life situations. I can't make a simple decision like what I'm going to have for dinner because I break down crying from the pressure. My poor fiancé has been having to deal with it all. I am switching to another pill."

• sta...
• August 29, 2011

"I started on Yaz and had to switch because of blood clots. My doctor then put me on Loestrin Fe, and I got super depressed and emotional, so I was switched to Lutera. I have been on Lutera for the past year, and I feel moody, but it is more controllable. Ever since I have changed to this birth control, I have had a lot of infections, from urinary tract infections to yeast infections to bacterial vaginosis. I have never had any of the above before this birth control. I have not changed my lifestyle at all and really believe it's the birth control. I have had two friends who completely agreed with me when they were taking the birth control, and I am really surprised I did not read any reviews about this."

• Bri...
• November 13, 2016

"I've only been on it for a month, but so far, no negative experience. I have been spotting here and there for about a week or so, but my actual period was so short compared to how it normally is! My periods are usually 6 to 7 days long, and I experience heavy bleeding, but on BC, it was much lighter and lasted about 4 days. I did experience some nausea the first week, but none after that. No noticeable weight gain yet, so so far, it's been pretty pleasant."

• ATa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2019

"I've been on this birth control, Lutera, for 4 months now. I don't have any complaints about it! My skin is actually clearer than when I started, though my skin care routine is the same. I haven't gained any weight, had any nausea, mood swings, or depression. I'm a type 1 diabetic as well, and it hasn't affected my blood sugars at all."

• klh...
• July 16, 2014

"This is the first birth control pill I've been on, and I started taking it the same time as Lexapro (anti-anxiety). I conquered all of my anxiety problems and stopped taking it, however, I have gained 10 lbs since April, and my acne has been horrible. I've read a lot of reviews about Lutera and have noticed the same things. I don't have cramps or bleed near as bad, however, the day before I start my period and the day after the last sugar pill, I'm an absolute nightmare. Has anyone else had this problem? I'm looking for a different pill. I'm asking my doctor about it as soon as I get home."

• Lut...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 30, 2013

"Been on Lutera for 4 months now, and it's been good! Went to Planned Parenthood because the wait for my gyno was 2 months, and I didn't want to continue risking pregnancy... newlywed here! I was worried at first because I had terrible side effects from other BCs (Depo made my hair fall out and Seasonique made me overly emotional and gave me sharp chest pains). I take this one at 10:30 PM each night. Side effects for me: my boobs are larger and sore; I was a little crampy the first few weeks; I get moody around 6:30 PM each night like clockwork (I'm guessing due to the hormone levels dropping in my body?). Skin and weight stayed the same. Periods are light, short, barely any cramps. No baby. Also, I still have my HAIR! Happy so far."

• Anonymous
• April 25, 2011

"I went to a different provider for my birth control, where they gave me Lutera instead of Aviane. I had been on Aviane for three years with no problems, but they did not carry that brand, and Lutera was its equivalent. I was on Lutera for three months, and each month, during my period, I would also get an awful yeast infection. After the third infection, I switched back to Aviane and did not get another yeast infection. The physician said it may have been caused by a 'filler' in the Lutera pill."

• Rea...
• December 20, 2019

"I just moved to the United States, and now I needed new birth control, and honestly, I tried Lutera, and it worked amazing. My old birth control was the worst, so I was skeptical about trying Lutera, but with the new birth control, I had no mood swings, I did not break out, in fact, it cleared my acne tremendously. I only need birth control to control my period and not break out, and it worked amazing."

• XoP...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2019

"(21 yr female, 104 lbs, no kids) I’m going on my third week using Lutera birth control, and so far, I have had no major complications! The first week on the pill, I noticed minor (but bearable) side effects. My second day on the pill, I had a slight headache that wasn’t very bad. In the first week, I also experienced a bit of nausea, however, it did not result in any vomiting. I also experienced minor bloating that kind of resembled the feeling of very, very mild period cramps. The bloating did not hurt but felt a little uncomfortable, as if there was a lot of pressure in my lower stomach. I have not experienced any spotting/bleeding, weight gain, mood swings, soreness, or acne thus far while using Lutera. So far, I am satisfied with the performance of Lutera."

• Ell...
• June 29, 2014

"I started Lutera in January. I felt very nauseous almost all the time in the first month. My breasts grew significantly. My acne has cleared up. I did notice that I am very emotional and moody ever since I started Lutera, especially the day before my period. I'm pretty consistent with when I take the pill. I usually take it around 10-11 a.m., but for the days I almost forget and take it at night, I feel really sick the next day."

• Gir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2015

"I am 27, small-frame body constitution: 5 ft 4'' tall, normal weight 113, married. Previously, I have been taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about 2.5 years, and I have gained 12 extra pounds to my normal weight. As I said, with OTC Lo, I have experienced all kinds of side effects from weight gain and face swelling (fluid retention) to hair loss, 9-day periods, and mood swings. I didn't feel/behave feminine at all. Having switched to Lutera, I noticed the difference - it took about 4 days for these extras around my waist area to disappear. I gained half a cup size, I feel very lady-like compared to the OTC Lo (don't laugh, but this is how the previous pill affected me). My periods are down to 5 days and are relatively painless. It agrees with my body."

• So...
• June 24, 2013

"I have been REALLY skeptical of birth control as a whole for several years. When my cramps got to the point of being completely debilitating, however, I decided it was time to start my first trial with birth control. Through a recommendation, I started Lutera. So far, the only side effect I've experienced is minor soreness in my breasts, and they've actually gotten significantly larger-kid you not, B to a small D. No weight gain, and less of an appetite, actually. (I'm 5'2", 110 lbs.). So far, I'm happy with the pill. Fingers crossed!"