Marlissa for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 9, 2020

"Did not like this Marlissa birth control. I gained 15lbs in 3 months from this birth control which really sucked since I have a pretty small frame and this change was really noticeable. I originally went on birth control because I have a very heavy period and EXTREME cramps however neither have shown any improvement after a year on this bc. The only benefit was I didn't get pregnant."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2021

"Do NOT let bad reviews stop you from trying Marlissa! I have been on it a little under a month and I have had no side effects!! I was previously on Xulane but I hated it. I feel so much better on Marlissa! The only thing I’ve noticed is that I get “gassy” lol around the time I take it. Other than that it is perfect!!"

• Kissa
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2021

"I’ve been on Marlissa for almost a month now. It’s 50/50 in my opinion. Not even two weeks after I started taking this pill I got a really BAD yeast infection. Currently did not heal from it I’m pretty sure waiting for the test results to come back through about that. Honestly I was very surprised my boobs grew a size bigger literally overnight. I do have bloating and mood swings since I’ve started Marlissa. I still have not gotten my period and I’m half way through my cycle pills. I switched honestly because my doctor made me. Low key thinking about switching again because of the really bad yeast infection I’ve had since I started taking this pill. My acne has been HORRIBLE since starting this too. This pill also makes me very nauseous."

• Nikki
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2020

"I had a love hate relationship with Marlissa birth control. I loved that it gave me the lightest and shortest periods ever (I used to have the worst cramps and bleed heavily for 5-7 days). My period was only about 4 days and super light on this pill. However when I first started this pill I had horrible moods swings. I was depressed and would lash out at everyone. That settled down after a month but then I noticed I gained weight, about 10-20 pounds. My hunger got larger so that’s probably why. The main reason I switched though was because of my acne. It made my acne worse than it was before BC."

• Ash
• January 25, 2021

"This pill has been a never-ending nightmare. It was okay while I was taking it though it gave me ridiculous amounts of acne on my face. The problems began when I decided to try for another baby. I stopped my birth control thinking I'd go on my period and that would be that. However, I did not get my period for 6 months. My body refused to ovulate. After being on a cycle of Provera to try and jump start my system, I've finally gotten my period naturally but now it hasn't stopped in more than 2 weeks. I feel like this nightmare of side effects will never end. Save yourself the trouble and consider a different birth control option. This pill is awful."

• Yasmin
• February 5, 2021

"I was on this birth control Marlissa for about 2 years. I got yeast infection every single month exactly one week before my period. I went to my obgyn and he said probably my panties but I know it wasn't. I was sure it was my birth control. I dealt with it for 2 years!! Finally me and my partner decided to have a baby and so I stopped taking this birth control and I have not had any yeast infections since. Now I'm on the mini pill because I'm breastfeeding and till this day I have had zero infections. I'm so relieved it's over!!"

• Maddie...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 17, 2018

"I started Marlissa because I was having HORRIBLE period and I have already tried two other birth controls that didn't work. At first it minimized my constant bleeding but it didn't actually regulate my period until about 4 months later. Even though it took a while for my body to adjust it has been the best thing that's happened to me. The only bad side effect that I've had is if I don't eat within 15 minutes after taking it I will throw up and lately I've been kind of angry, but not to the point that I can't control it. Overall it has taken my period away (because I start a new pack on Wednesday of the placebos) and my boobs have grown! I'm also very forgetful and I will forget to take it for 1 or 2 days and when I take them all at the same time it doesn't have any adverse effects like the last ones!!"

• sv2
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 3, 2019

"I have been on Marlissa for almost a year now. I used to have severe cramps and heavy bleeding throughout my period. The first few months, I didn't notice too much of a change. For one, I take it at night as most medications upset my stomach (so I didn't really have any nausea). It didn't do much to make my cycle lighter until about 4-5 months in. Now, I do still have some cramping around when my cycle "should" be (I naturally have a shorter cycle), but beyond that am quite satisfied with this medication. My periods are much lighter, I do still break out some during my period but not as much, and it effectively prevents pregnancy for me. I do still experience some PMS symptoms, but not as severely as before. I haven't noticed any weight gain I could attribute to this medication."

• Marli...
• September 16, 2017

"Something has changed in the formulation of this drug. I developed a rash which looked like giant hives after starting a pack and into the 3rd day. I thought it was unrelated but then it happened again when I started a second pack. I have changed to another brand and had no problems."

• Nala
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 29, 2024

"I've been on this pill for 7 months, and the first 4 months went by smoothly until I got to months 4-7 where I'd randomly wake up in the middle of the night feeling nauseous. It was the worst feeling ever. That being said, I never felt depressed and never gained weight."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2022

"On my third week of Marlissa and my period, well I’ve had my period since my first day of taking the pill. I’ve been emotionally anxious and depressed. I’ve also been really gassy. I just want to know if anyone else has had this experience with non stop periods."

• Emy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 17, 2020

"HORRIBLE! I was taking Portia and loved it! My pharmacy stopped carrying Portia and switched my medication to Marlissa without telling me. I noticed I began to get a lot of bad breakouts on my cheeks and back. I never have acne and these pills made me breakout like crazy. I also had horrible mood swings, migraines worsened, and it would make me feel extremely depressed. Absolutely hated it!"

• Fishy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 27, 2020

"This is my 7th month on Marlissa. For the first 2 or 3 months, my boobs were EXTREMELY sore. Like to the point that I couldn't wear a bra at all. However, after about 3 months that pain has mostly subsided. I do experience cramps even when I'm not on my period now, however they are not severe. My periods are much more manageable even though the discharge is very thick. They only last 4 to 5 days and my flow is a bit lighter."

• Nobab...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 2, 2020

"I can say that Marlissa is the best and the worst birth control, at the same time. From one side, it didn’t give me any mood swings and it regulated my periods. I had less PMS and it made my skin good, less cramps. However, on the other side of it, I gained 20 pounds in one year of birth control. In the beginning, everything was good, but when I hit 6 months, all went bad (weight). This month completes one year that I’ve been on it but I’m seriously thinking on changing to another one, cause I can’t with this extra pounds. Maybe it’s the cost of having a nice birth control with my mood? But not with my physical side."

• Noname
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 18, 2019

"Marlissa shut down my ovaries after a month and a half of taking it. I may never be able to have a child because of this pill."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2022

"I got pregnant on Marlissa"

• A Cal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2016

"This pill made me have 2 full cycles each month. With lots of cramping. NOT an equivalent generic."

• shytv...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 27, 2019

"Love this Marlissa pill!!! Made my period so much lighter and got rid of my cystic acne. Been on it for forever and haven’t had any negative side effects!"

• Oniee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 13, 2022

"I’ve tired this pill after being recommended by a doctor. I took the first pill and been bleeding since it’s been a lil over 2 weeks now the blood clots are ridiculous. It is the worst"