Larin Fe 1/20 and Sore Breasts: What Users Say

• Lee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2021

For Birth Control "I switched from the Depo injection to birth control pills two months ago. I was on the Depo for 6 years and noticed gradual hair loss, so I decided to switch. I decided to look up reviews for this brand and saw awful reviews. I was so nervous and scared just from the reviews on this page, it was causing me so much stress. Anyway, I took it and I wanted to leave a good review just to say the bad things that unfortunately happened to others might not happen to you! Don't get overstressed about reading these reviews if you haven't given the pills at least a month. I have had a good experience over the last 2 months. The first week, my breasts were sore, but that's about it. I haven't gained weight, I haven't been anxious or depressed. Best of all, my sex drive increased significantly since being on Larin Fe 1/20. I surely hope my experience doesn't change, but so far it's been a really positive transition for me."

• BLR...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 25, 2020

For Birth Control "I started Larin FE back in Nov 2019. First time being on BC. Struggled with hormonal acne and just wanted better protection with my sex life. When starting, had breast tenderness and cramping for a bit (prob lasted a month or two), and my boobs def grew as a result. My face, however, cleared up TREMENDOUSLY. I love this birth control, and I’m happy I didn’t have to try multiple ones or experience severe side effects like the other individuals who posted a review had stated. One thing I noticed, however, is I bruise far more easily... first three months I was bruising so bad I’d wake up every morning with random bruises and have no recollection of bumping into anything at all. Brought this up to my doctor, and she said it’s not common for bruising to be a side effect on BC... but other than that I’ve been 10/10."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2019

For Birth Control "Everybody is different, and I’m not saying this is a bad pill, it just didn’t work for me. I’m hoping this review can ease some other girls’ minds who are experiencing the same thing as me. I was put on this pill because my insurance no longer covered my usual brand, Junel Fe, and was told Larin was “the same thing, just different packaging.” 3-4 days into the pack, I started getting nauseous and anxious every day. I would gag at the smell of certain things, and my breasts hurt. I was convinced I was pregnant, which made my anxiety skyrocket. Turns out Larin Fe did its job preventing pregnancy, but the side effects were terrible. I threw up for the first time since being on this pill today and will be stopping immediately."

• Ban...
• January 8, 2020

For Birth Control "So I was recommended to take this birth control because I have a cyst on my ovary. They are trying to see if birth control would stop it from growing. I'm 24, never was on birth control, never had a pregnancy scare, nothing. I've been taking this birth control since Oct 2019. And it's been the worst. The first month wasn't that bad, the second month until now has been awful, my boobs are extremely sore and enlarged, they never stop hurting. I will take my bra off and have to grab them because that's how bad they hurt! The period situation I have been spotting with cramps for 2 weeks now, it's annoying because I don't have a clue when it's going to stop. I get headaches, I don't really eat, mood swings are bad, in a horrible state of depression, and it's just like you can't tell what is wrong with you! I called my gynecologist and am waiting for my appointment to get off of it and back to how I was living before... birth control is bad for your body anyway, just have safe sex."

• Eck...
• February 13, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Larin 1.5/30 for maybe two and a half months. At first, I didn’t notice any real side effects, but eventually, they all started to creep in. It started with my breasts becoming swollen and tender to the touch, and they’ve been uncomfortably tender for about two straight months now. My appetite has decreased dramatically, and some days I barely eat at all. I feel like I’ve definitely lost some weight due to that, and I’m terrified of it getting worse because I’m trying to actually gain some weight right now. I randomly get headaches and some small cramps, but nothing too bad. I would say the worst part about all of this is the anxiety and mood swings I’ve had. I already have anxiety, but since taking this birth control, it’s gotten much worse. I will say, though, it is HIGHLY effective at preventing pregnancy."

• ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 9, 2021

For Birth Control "I had extremely bad periods prior to starting meds. Throwing up every month multiple times in one night over a period of a few days. Cramps to the point of passing out and so on. I used to bleed for 8-9 days. The first three months were about the same as they were before starting the meds. My doctor said it’ll take a while to actually begin working, so I gave it some time. I honestly started to lose hope for a bit, but around 4 months, things were significantly better. I could go back to school, hang out again. I do still have cramps here and there, as well as sore breasts, however, it’s NOTHING like it was before. I’m also regular now, so I’d give it a good 8/10."

• AMA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2021

For Birth Control "I was put on this birth control to help stop bleeding and to help regulate my periods. I just finished the first pack, but for the ENTIRE MONTH, my breasts have swelled and are EXTREMELY painful to the point I’m in tears. I was already diagnosed with depression and anxiety, and my mood swings became even worse. And I’ve been cramping and bleeding for 2 weeks straight now, and Tylenol or ibuprofen won’t help at all. I don’t recommend this birth control! There has not been ONE day on this pill that I felt ok."

• Anonymous
• August 12, 2014

For Birth Control "This pill was complete hell for me. It has made my anxiety about getting pregnant even worse. I get migraines, and I am never hungry. I've lost 12 pounds, and now in my fourth month of taking the pill, I can say I am really excited to start a new pill next month. Beginning this month, my breasts became really tender, making my anxiety even worse! My cramps still exist, and it does a good job at regulating my period, but my period starts and stops throughout the week of the placebo pills."

• jul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2019

For Birth Control "I started this pill, Larin Fe 1/20, almost two weeks ago. This is my first time ever using birth control. During the first week, I noticed my breasts starting to hurt pretty bad, even noticed them grow. My last period before I started the pill was 13 days ago, and I just got my period again yesterday. I can't tell if it's spotting or a real period, but so far, besides the spotting, this pill hasn't been too bad. I don't notice any mental health changes."

• Wee...
• December 17, 2021

For Birth Control "This is my first time EVER on birth control. I started using them because, obviously, I was sexually active, but I had taken 5 Plan B’s within 3 months! I know it’s bad, so I started taking birth control for that reason and also because I don’t want a baby anytime soon. I have been on it for exactly 2 weeks and 1 day. The side effects I’ve had are mainly my breast! They have grown! They hurt, some days it’s not that bad, but other days I can’t even touch them! My nipples have been sensitive as well. Another side effect is headaches! I go to sleep with one and wake up with one, but not all the time, when I do, they are very painful! I’ve noticed that I’m very tired, I want to sleep like all the time. But overall, nothing too harsh. I thought my body would take it badly, but it’s doing pretty good! Everyone is different, so try it for yourself! Also, my sex drive increased."

• hey...
• March 18, 2018

For Birth Control "I had no major issues with Larin. This was my first ever birth control. Given the limited reviews when I started this about 7 months ago, I was freaking out. Let me start with the bad. The first 3 days of taking the first pack, I had the most severe headaches, maybe migraines, of my life. I never get headaches, and like clockwork around 3 PM, the headaches would come. Took the pill at 9 AM ritually. Crazy enough, after the first three days, it went away. As for my periods, they are so sporadic - and generally come in between the start of my third pill back to my fourth. So annoying. Since I’ve started this, it has never regulated. One month I didn’t get my period at all. My cramps are also bad. I like to prepare myself, and again, it depends on the month. No breast tenderness, and swelling is minimal; no noticeable weight gain, although I did go up a cup size; no acne, etc."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 21, 2021

For Birth Control "Horrible! I was on Larin Fe 1/20 a few years ago and forgot what it was like, so I went on it again because I can’t find a birth control I like. Made me gain weight! Every month the scale started to climb for no reason, I then increased workouts and started counting calories, and nothing changed. Also gave me severe breast pain... I literally had to ice them."

• Tin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 22, 2021

For Birth Control "I had really bad menstrual cramps around my uterus, ovaries, and colon. Larin Fe helped my cramps, eased some of my acne (I only get acne on my period), got rid of my body aches, headaches, breast tenderness, and shortened my period length."

• Jil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2022

For Birth Control "I've been taking this birth control for over a month now and have noticed a few side effects from it. Firstly, it has caused me to become an anxious mess, I've always had anxiety, but my anxiety has gotten progressively worse with this birth control due to the fact I missed my period. This birth control has also caused me to have sore breasts and random cramping throughout the weeks. I have felt so overwhelmed and anxious on this birth control. I wouldn't recommend it if you suffer from severe anxiety to begin with. I normally never cry from anxiety, but this birth control has turned me into an emotional mess. I spent 3-4 weeks freaking out because I thought I was pregnant, alas, I am probably not since I use this birth control and condoms. I only have three side effects: missed period, breast tenderness, and random cramping."

• Jil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2022

For Birth Control "I've been taking this birth control for over a month now and have noticed a few side effects from it. Firstly, it has caused me to become an anxious mess, I've always had anxiety, but my anxiety has gotten progressively worse with this birth control due to the fact I missed my period. This birth control has also caused me to have sore breasts and random cramping throughout the weeks. I have felt so overwhelmed and anxious on this birth control. I wouldn't recommend it if you suffer from severe anxiety to begin with. I normally never cry from anxiety, but this birth control has turned me into an emotional mess. I spent 3-4 weeks freaking out because I thought I was pregnant, alas, I am probably not since I use this birth control and condoms. I only have three side effects: missed period, breast tenderness, and random cramping."

• Phe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 15, 2021

For Birth Control "This is the first birth control I’ve been on. Long story short, I cannot wait to be switching. I’ve never experienced anxiety before going on this pill. I have extremely negative thoughts and became so insecure. I have an extremely low sex drive now and haven’t gotten my period since I’ve been on it. To add to these issues, a few months into taking these pills, my breasts hurt so bad I can’t touch them and barely get out of bed. I hope the new pill I switch to is much better."

• San...
• July 20, 2021

For Birth Control "All I have to say is: stay away from this birth control pill. I’m 44 y/o, and this is the worst birth control pill I have ever been on. I am fit, trim, work out four times a week, and eat super healthy. Within a day of starting to take this, my already big breasts (natural) ballooned up and have been hurting like anything for more than three weeks continuously. I don’t even get that kind of pain before my period as I significantly reduced caffeine. It is absolutely ridiculous. I am bloated, I gained 7 pounds for no reason, and the mood swings the first two weeks were out of control. The worst part: I have now bled for eight days straight (end of three weeks of active pills), have cramps, and today I almost passed out. I threw away the remaining two packages and I am switching to Yaz (generic) as it does not cause water retention."

• Bri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 2, 2022

For Birth Control "I am 18 and got on Junel Fe 1.5/30 for 3 months, and on the 4th pack, my mom switched pharmacies, and the new pharmacy gave me Larin Fe 1.5/30 and said it was exactly the same and I shouldn’t see any differences, but that isn’t even true. It hasn’t been bad for me except having random cramps throughout the entire month and slight backaches. I was nauseous at first, but it has gone away for the most part. Junel didn’t give me as much nausea at first or bad cramps randomly as much, but since I’ve taken Larin Fe, I haven’t had much breast tenderness at all. Other slight issue I’ve had this month was feeling tired much more, but not enough to interfere with anything, but sometimes annoying. Overall, it’s not horrible, and everyone experiences it differently!"

• Lol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2021

For Birth Control "This was my very first time taking birth control. The pill was very easy to take. I did not have physical symptoms stated in the reviews except for sore breasts occasionally. One thing I absolutely did not like about this pill was the mood swings. This would have been the perfect pill if it didn’t affect my mood. I have fallen into near-deep anxiety and depression halfway through the second month. My boyfriend and my friends even noticed it. I wouldn’t recommend this pill to anyone who was previously depressed. I have attempted suicide on this pill, just grateful my boyfriend was there that day."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2021

For Birth Control "Larin is absolutely the worst thing I've ever been on! I got on Depo at 18, this was my first time getting on birth control. Depo simply worked for me. I was on Depo for almost 6 years and never had ONE SIDE effect. Skin was always crystal clear, never had a period or spotting except once or twice a year, never gained any weight, no mood swings or energy issues. I switched to Larin because of the risk of osteoporosis when on Depo. Let's just say I'm switching back to Depo next week after being on Larin for 3 months. I would much rather deal with osteoporosis than these side effects. My skin has never been this bad in my life. It's dry, and I have so much hormonal acne that won't go away (I also know it's the birth control because on the off week from the pill, my skin instantly begins to clear up). I'm so dehydrated all the time now. I've been experiencing horrible motion sickness and vomiting. My breasts are swollen and tender all the time. My energy levels and sleep patterns are horrible. 0/10"

• She...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 15, 2020

For Birth Control "My first month on Larin Fe 1/20 was no problems. The second month, the breast pain and horrible fatigue and headaches out of nowhere started. Then the uncontrollable bleeding for daily heavy periods daily. I was weak, could not function. It is not letting up, I got a doctor's appointment on Monday. I stopped taking this pill yesterday. This pill is the worst thing ever. My doctor and I will be having a serious talk. This will be the end of me if I keep on taking it. I never had any problems with my Ortho Novum pill ever. He claimed it made my blood pressure high. Sprintec was awful for me and Junel too. So, no, I refuse to be their guinea pig any longer."