Hailey 24 Fe User Reviews & Ratings

• Bee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 25, 2021

For Birth Control "Before I started on Hailey 24 Fe and I was reading the reviews on this site, I was really nervous for bad side effects. I am happy to say my fears weren't all justified. I just started my second month on Hailey 24 Fe. So far, my symptoms have been as follows: - Loss of appetite - more emotional but it has steadied out - Larger swollen breasts - Can't stand the smell of fish or cooked bacon - Super mild periods - Barely any cramping or bleeding - No weight gain - No acne. Overall, starting Hailey 24 Fe has been almost stress-free and everything is manageable."

• Emi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 2, 2023

For Birth Control "Obviously, some of these symptoms could be related to other issues… but I firmly believe this pill is ruining my life. I’ve been on it for over a year now, and I have never in my life been more depressed, anxious, irritated, or exhausted. My skin has been so dry (and breaking out). I’ve gained a TON of weight. I have zero sex drive. I won’t get my period for 4 months, and then randomly I’ll get the worst one of my life that lasts 10 days, and I’m practically bedridden, and I am tired ALL THE TIME. My boyfriend literally calls me “sleepy bish” because I’m always so tired and moody and mean for NO REASON. I know everyone is different, but I felt I had to share in hopes it saves other ladies out there from the same miserable experience I had :("

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2021

For Birth Control "I just wanted to put this review out there for people who are really nervous about starting birth control like I was. I’m 5’6”, 115 lbs. I haven’t gained any weight, however, my boobs have gotten a lot bigger. My skin has always been pretty clear except for the occasional period pimples. On this birth control, my skin has been very clear. However, in the beginning, my skin did break out for a few weeks, but now it’s perfect. My period hurt very badly the first time on the pack. Also, I had spotting for about a month, but it could have been from a UTI I had at the same time. Normally, my periods are 8 days and heavy. On this birth control, it was 2-3 days and light. My emotions are completely normal as well. Once the meds regulate, this is a very good birth control. Overall, I recommend this birth control and have had a very good experience on it."

• ECB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 16, 2022

For Birth Control "This was prescribed for endometriosis/PMDD. Obviously, everyone's experience is different, but taking this pill actually improved my quality of life. My 'periods' are very, very light and last maybe 2 days at most, so it may be more alarming for someone who is sexually active, but for me, this is way better than horrible cramps and bleeding through my pajamas the first two nights of my periods before going on the pill (and I spend like no money on sanitary supplies anymore). Any bleeding is predictable (I'm not spotting before my placebo pills). My PMDD gave me brain fog, fatigue, attention issues, mega cravings, and really bad emotional symptoms (all the symptoms people say the pill will give you). After only one month on Hailey 24 Fe, these symptoms were way reduced, if not gone. My acne may have gone down slightly, especially on my back. No weight gain. This pill seems to get average to bad ratings, but if you're suffering from endo/PMDD, I would recommend at least giving it a shot. It's made me super happy."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 31, 2021

For Birth Control "My pharmacy quit carrying Blisovi 24 FE (I was on it for three years). I switched to Hailey for a month and am stopping birth control altogether because of it. My breasts are very sore, my face broke out like crazy, no libido, skin is itchy, and I'm very emotional."

• Lio...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2020

For Birth Control "Let me just start out by saying, WOW. If I wanted a prescription that aggressively shook my hormones and emotions down to my core, this would have been my #1 choice. (And yes, I did mind the excessive breakouts of blemishes/cystic acne that accompanied it.) My mental clarity was in danger. Woman to woman, I HIGHLY recommend against! We're better than that."

• Dee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2021

For Birth Control "I had to switch to this birth control because my insurance stopped covering Junel, my doctor told me it was the same thing, but it’s not. I’ve been on this for 3 months, and I have a headache every day, moody, bloated, and nauseous almost every day. I stopped taking it because I’d rather not be on any birth control than feel the way I did. Since I’ve been off of it, I’ve been feeling better than ever."

• My ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 3, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control, I would say, for about 3-4 years, give or take possibly 2. I really liked it at first, it made my periods lighter and less symptoms of my period, like cramps and headaches. But over the last year, I've gotten so moody. I thought it was just me going through stuff. Even though I didn't want to be with my boyfriend of 5 years anymore because there are times I want to rip off his head, like I literally can't stand him. But then other days, it's normal, how I've always felt for him. I also NEVER get my period anymore. I'll have spotting for a day, and that's it. I also have lost all my sex drive, like it doesn't even interest me anymore unless I am drinking. I want to get off of this BC so bad, but I don't know what to switch to. I would NOT recommend this BC. Many other side effects I haven't included."

• GOO...
• March 22, 2021

For Birth Control "PART ONE: This is for someone who bases their decisions off of reviews (like myself). This is my first experience ever using the contraceptive pill. After reading numerous reviews of this product, I was really scared to start Hailey. My doctor prescribed me Junel, but my providers only carry Hailey. It has now been two weeks going on three weeks of being on Hailey and using birth control for the first time. I am 22 years old, height 4'11 and 95 lbs. I did not experience any crazy symptoms. I wanted to put this honest review out to ease people's decisions. However, if you currently already use Junel or another brand, I do not recommend changing your formula. But this was my first time and I feel perfectly normal. My face has remained clear. Some minor headache an hour or two after I take the pill, but shortly goes away. I take it at night so I sleep it off. My boobs are a little sore now. I haven't gotten to the sugar pill yet, so I am curious how long my period will last and how much cramps."

• Meo...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 14, 2020

For Birth Control "I'm 27, tried this pill for over a year (been on BC since I was 15, trying to find one that doesn't make me hate my life). The only great thing about it for me was that it works well as birth control. The first 3 months, my cycle was normal on it, but after that it was SO irregular. Gave me terrible cystic acne and also acne on my back (which is very rare for me). Basically, my new mantra was 'another day, another cyst' because basically, every day a new one would appear and they take FOREVER to clear up and hurt so bad!! I work out 3 times a week and have an active lifestyle and mostly eat healthy, haven't gained weight, but I'd imagine I would've if I wasn't active. Besides not being able to lose weight and having terrible skin and abnormal bleeding, I definitely felt moody and like my hormones were imbalanced on this pill. I started taking 'Nikki' a few weeks ago and am starting to feel better and have had no breakouts, so hopefully that does the trick."

• Bre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2020

For Birth Control "I wanted to add to the less scary comment section for if you were a nervous first-time user like me looking at other people’s experiences! I have been on Hailey FE for about 5 months. The first month, I gained 10 pounds but mainly just water weight/bloat, which is expected, I think? I went through a few cycles when my skin was worse than normal, but nothing too, too bad. My moods were fairly normal (I am prone to anxiety and sadness), it only got really bad for one week near my birthday (so it could have been due to that outside variable). All in all, it could have been worse! My periods are super light with hardly any cramping and no pregnancy! So yay! Give it a go! (:"

• Bad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2022

For Birth Control "I would like to start off by saying I have never written a review in my life, but I had the worst experience with this birth control, and I feel like I need to warn other people. I was previously on Sprintec for about 2 years and LOVED it, except for the fact that it made me a little dry down there. I talked to my doctor and decided to switch, and she put me on Hailey 24 Fe. I’m not sure what happened, and I may sound crazy for saying this, but it quite literally made me lose my mind. I’ve always experienced some form of anxiety in certain situations, but never in my life has it been as bad as it was while I was taking this medication. It would last all day, every day, and it got to the point where nothing felt real. I tried to stay on it to let my body adjust and stuck with it for about 4 months, but I eventually couldn’t deal with it anymore and completely stopped birth control altogether. It also affected my periods, and it made me get about 3 a month."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2021

For Birth Control "THE WORST! I’ve been on my period for the last 5 months, and that's how long I’ve been taking Hailey. I take birth control because my periods are so painful and sickening it sometimes puts me in the hospital, so my goal was to stop my periods. I used to take Junel Fe, and that was THE BEST. But I moved, and when my insurance ended, I had to find a new one. The provider told me this was like Junel, but no way it's nothing like it. I’m breaking out. I’m bleeding every day. I’m always feeling bloated and uncomfortable. I've been trying to lose weight, and it’s definitely harder now that I’m on this birth control. I went from losing 3 pounds a month to none at all. I asked my provider for a different birth control because this just ain’t it."

• Ema...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2020

For Birth Control "This birth control, Hailey 24 Fe, started off really good. Noticed my minor acne going away and actually felt that my self-esteem went up. Never got pregnant, which is great. However, within the first pill of my second month, I threw up twice in that week. Then I started having horrible migraines where I lose my vision. At first, I brushed them off and thought it was because my body was adjusting, but well into the fourth month of using it, I was still having those migraines every week or more. As of right now, typing, I have a migraine. I am getting off of it after my last pill. I don’t know if this will help anyone, but this is how my experience was."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been taking this birth control for a little over 3 months. They told me to give it 3 months and it'll level out everything. Wrong. I have literally been on my period every other week or every week. I take it at the same time every time I'm supposed to, and it just does not work for me. I just ended my period on Sunday, and I started spotting yesterday (Saturday), and today I woke up cramping and bleeding AGAIN. I'm so sick of being on my period. Waiting for a call to switch. Also, last week when I was on it, it literally was as if I didn't even take it. Clots, bad cramps, going 6-7 days. I feel like I've been patient enough. ALSO, I had a terrible migraine for about a month when I started it."

• Ale...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2022

For Birth Control "I started this medication 3 months ago. My doc switched me from a BCP I’ve been on for years with absolutely no issues. I was trying to be an easy patient, so I went along with the switch. I’ve had unbearable cramps since the first pill I took, to the point where they’re debilitating. I’ve also had insane mood swings and constant anxiety. I’ve had issues like this years ago, but the first 2 weeks on the meds, I was an absolute nightmare to everyone around me, and I still don’t like how I am. I’ve had to reach out to my other doc for anxiety medications because this drug has set me so far back. I’m switching back to my old BCP ASAP!"

• Hai...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 8, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on this for around a year, and I’m about to switch off of it. I think that it helped my skin, so that was nice, but lately I’ve been prone to these crazy OCD episodes - I’m not sure if it’s related, but the timeline matches. Aside from that, Hailey Fe COMPLETELY stopped my period from the moment I started taking it, even during the placebo week. My doctor said it wasn’t an issue and that some people just have that side effect, but I’m switching away from it because of that. It was sort of a plus actually, but I’m worried I wouldn’t be able to tell if I was pregnant."

• Ali...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 18, 2022

For Birth Control "I was originally on Junel Fe until my insurance switched me to Amethia, which I had spotting on for over a year, until I was able to get switched to Hailey… unfortunately, this pill is the worst I’ve ever been on. I’ve bled constantly since I started it, almost to the point of it being a full period, which I use birth control to skip because I have endometriosis, so, not ideal. I already struggle with mental health, but I have never felt this bad on any other pill, the anxiety is constant, I have frequent stomachaches from my nerves, I don’t feel in control of myself, and I keep having random crying fits, but I’m completely numb. My sex drive is nonexistent, and that’s never been an issue before. Thankfully, I haven’t been breaking out, as I’ve seen others mention, but that’s about the only upside. Obviously, everyone will have a different reaction to medication, but I only have negative things to say about this one and can’t recommend it at all."

• S_l...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 24, 2022

For Birth Control "This pill has single-handedly ruined the last 11 months of my life. I have been an emotional disaster. I’ve experienced some of the worst mood swings I’ve ever had. I also just don’t have a period anymore. I haven’t had one since I started this pill. The reason I’m getting off this brand is mainly because of the mood swings, though. It’s gotten so bad that I almost broke up with my boyfriend of 3 years. I would definitely not recommend this to anyone."

• Vom...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 10, 2023

For Birth Control "I took Hailey 24 Fe for one year. During this time, each month I vomited once each month. Uncontrollably. I even called the paramedics one evening. I had no clue what was wrong with me. I have zero medical history and eat very normally, no processed foods, I don't smoke or drink. I actually couldn’t even drink because it hurt my stomach. I went to multiple doctors. My immunity was low because my weight was low due to these episodes. It would take about one week to recover each time. I thought maybe it was norovirus, a food allergy, etc. Until finally a new doctor said to stop taking this birth control. I did, and one week later I felt completely perfect again. I'm taking time to write this hoping if there is another girl out there suffering, please stop this terrible pill."

• HAI...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 18, 2022

For Birth Control "Was forced on this because policy refused to cover LoLoEstrin, which I have been on for the majority of my menstruating life. Hair fall is so fast, I have lost an inch of the circumference of my ponytail in less than 2 months. Cystic acne on my chin and neck."

• Bxg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2023

For Birth Control "I've used Bislovi for years, all of a sudden, 3 months ago, I was given a 3-month supply of this instead. I’ve always been able to skip periods on any other birth control for 15 years. If I didn’t skip, they were light, mild, and short. Oh, but with Hailey, I have at least 1, sometimes 2 HORRIBLE periods per month. They last for 7 days. Terrible cramps the entire time and heavy bleeding. I’ve never had back pain, and I’ve since had awful lower back pain nonstop. Constantly hungry, but only chocolate sounds good."

• Ove...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 19, 2023

For Birth Control "I’m writing this for anyone who reads the reviews and is scared - thank God I didn’t know this site existed when I switched to Hailey. I had a bad experience with my last pill, so I was switched to this about 2-3 years ago. No major side effects, and no major changes to my mental health. In fact, I was able to stop taking my anxiety meds last year and don’t think this birth control affected me in that way. I started getting acne recently, so I’ll be switching to another pill to see if that helps my skin better, but Hailey will remain my backup if that doesn’t work out. No weight gain, I actually work out and lost tons of weight while on this pill. Maybe some hair loss, but that could also be from lots of other factors like stress, my vitamins, etc. If you’re hesitant and scared, I’d say try it anyway! Everyone is different, but overall my experience with this pill has been great. I wish I could stay on it and my acne be better, but I’m sure it’s still helping a little."

• PMS...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 7, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve now been on Hailey for 3 years. I originally wanted to start birth control because I was suffering severe PMS depression and moderately heavy flow periods. Bonus for the fact that it was also, well, birth control! Within the first few months of starting it, I gained 10 pounds. Yes, TEN pounds. BUT, it stopped after a couple of months, no more immediate weight gain or any other unwanted side effects. I am 5’4 and 150 lbs (previously 135-140 lbs range, 3+ years ago). This pill varies for everyone, but for me, ever since getting past the initial weight gain, I’ve had INCREDIBLY light periods and only about 3-4 a year. They are unpredictable—but when they do come, they’re easy to deal with because of the light flow, and cramps are minimal, if any at all. My PMS depression (and really any PMS symptoms) has vanished, and I feel great. I haven’t gotten pregnant, and the pill did what I needed it to. Don’t forget—it’s different for everyone, but worth it to try!"

• kan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 11, 2021

For Birth Control "Well, I'm not pregnant, and my skin looks amazing! That's about where it stops. I think that this medicine will probably work amazing for some people, but I am unfortunately just not one of those people. My period while taking Hailey 24 Fe was extremely irregular, coming several times during the month from anywhere between 2-5 days at a time. Perhaps the worst side effect was the mood swings. I absolutely could not control myself at all on this medicine when these random bleeding episodes arrived. I would feel emotionally devastated at the smallest things, things that were not even issues, that I could recognize weren't issues... but that didn't help much. I sobbed for hours on end to my boyfriend over the phone over absolutely nothing. My boyfriend and I recently were trying to decide where to go for dinner, and I didn't want pizza. My reaction? To cry that I didn't want pizza. And then when we finally got where we were going (not pizza)? I cried again. Hailey messed me up."