Mili for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

• rin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 20, 2021

"I made an account just to comment on how incredibly bad this birth control is. I was on Estarylla for a while, but then switched to Mili. Ever since taking it, I have had the absolute WORST depressive and anxiety attacks to the point where I think I’m going insane. It was never like this taking Estarylla, but my experience with that other brand was bad too. My periods have gotten heavier and more painful since taking this brand. My acne was cleared with Estarylla, but Mili has given me more acne. This birth control has pretty much made me miserable."

• car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 6, 2021

"I'm just coming on here because before I started birth control, I was very nervous because of all the bad reviews. I think people usually only review it when it’s negative because they think of it, but I only had side effects for 3 days. The first day, my stomach felt off, and then it got better by the 3rd day, and I have not had any side effects since then. I just finished my first pack, and so far, so good!"

• Sum...
• April 29, 2020

"I started taking Mili two months ago, and I have little to no side effects! My periods are regular, they aren’t anything out of the ordinary. I still get period cramps, so it’s pretty normal for my typical period. I do get headaches sometimes, though! I haven’t gained any weight. After the first few months, side effects start to slow, so give it some time, y’all!"

• ode...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 16, 2024

"I've been taking Mili for about a year now. I've seen A LOT of bad reviews on this BC. However, most are due to people switching from Sprintec or other forms of BC. Just know that changing any form of BC will most likely cause drastic changes in your body. But again, I've taken Mili for well over a year now, and it has never caused me any problems, so don't let negative views stop you from trying it. It's helped me so much with my heavy flow and cramps. I personally love it as a first-time BC."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 26, 2019

"I started Mili so I could just skip my periods. Everything was fine with the first pack, but once I started my second pack, it started spotting, heavier and heavier into a full-blown period that hadn't stopped, and it has been about to be 2 weeks. I have felt depressed and have gotten painful breakouts on my face, and I don't have acne. I also feel nauseous and bloated most of the time. I'm going to give it till the end of the month, and then I think I will stop because I'd rather have a period than go through this."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2021

"Overall, I’m happy with this Mili birth control pill. I switched from Junel Fe after seeing my doctor for pelvic pain. My doctor put me on Mili continuously due to a suspected hormone imbalance. And she was right. The first three-week transition was rough; acne, tender breasts, anxiety, nausea, irritability, but it actually cleared up on my second pack. I feel great now and have little to no cramping. I only had breakthrough bleeding once during the switch (since I’m skipping placebos). I plan to keep using it as long as nothing crazy pops up. The only thing I can note is that I’m more emotional from time to time, but I think that’s the ebb and flow of the month anyway. I do have headaches a little more often, but nothing severe."

• Lex...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2020

"DO NOT TAKE. I was perfectly normal before I started taking this, it was supposed to regulate my period, did the exact opposite and made my period worse. I started having migraines, chest pain and have been in and out of the ER for a few months now because of it. I’d rather not take birth control at all."

• Ano...
• January 12, 2021

"I've been on birth control for 8 years now. I most recently got switched to the Mili tablet about 2-3 years ago. It has helped with my periods throughout time tremendously! I used to have very painful periods with heavy bleeding for 7 days. The Mili tablet has slowly made my period shorter, and I don't bleed barely as much anymore. I take it in 2-month spans, so I only have a period every 2 months. It took about 6-8 months for my body to get used to this new pill, but the wait is worth it."

• Emi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2021

"I started taking this a week ago (for the most obvious of reasons to take birth control), and I am writing this from my couch, still sick from it. I have NEVER had a bad experience with medicine like this. I have been nauseated, dizzy, my head hurts, and I'm throwing up. The side effects have lessened slightly, but the first night I was sick about every 20-30 minutes, literally all night. I would not recommend this at all to anyone ever."

• gc1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 11, 2022

"I have been on Mili for about 2 months. I am working on getting switched to a different birth control because of how overemotional Mili made me. No, it didn't make me nauseous or throw up, but it did give me headaches every now and then. Every few hours, I would get very sad out of nowhere and cry so hard for about 1-2 hours. Sometimes I would even start crying out of nowhere and then start laughing. The littlest things would set my emotions over the top. I would be on the phone, and I would get told I love you, and I would start bawling my eyes out. Same thing if I got told that person was going to bed. The first time it happened, I cried my eyes out for 2 hours harder than I've ever cried before. I would cry over anything and everything, and most of the time, nothing. It would also make me bitchier than usual. I do not recommend this birth control at all. It made me way too overemotional."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2021

"I took Sprintec for about 3 or 4 years now, but my pharmacy ran out and dispensed me Mili. I can honestly say I'm miserable. As I lay here and write this, I have an awful headache. I usually don't get them. I have constantly been bloated since taking this pill. I'm just getting to the end of my first pack. I have had an upset stomach and gas frequently. My mood has been all over the place, and I have no motivation to do anything. My hormones are all over the place. This is the worst pill ever!"

• Cal...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2021

"Honestly, it's awful. I was unable to get Sprintec, which I've been on for 13 years, and I ended up getting Mili and was told it was the same. It is NOT! I want to cry all the time, I have to force myself to eat because I have no appetite, and my stomach doesn't feel happy. I've always had anxiety, but this has brought it up a whole level. I'm also breaking out like crazy. I'm trying to resolve my prescription because if I don't take my pills, I get cysts, so I'm in a lose/lose situation. This is a terrible pill."

• mac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 11, 2021

"I started taking Mili after my pharmacy said they had run out of my usual Sprintec. Let me tell you... irregular periods, hormonal outbursts, acne, bloating, irregular periods, inability to sleep. I couldn't finish the final pack because I was miserable. The pharmacist claimed this was the same pill, but it's absolutely not. I ended up having to call my doctor, the pharmacy, and the insurance company to make sure that from now on, I get Sprintec every month, even if it means special ordering it. I will never ever use Mili again."

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2021

"Was switched to Mili from Sprintec with no warning. Have been on it a month and I’ve been experiencing stomach issues and horrible acne on my chin. I’ve never had acne in my life, and this acne is painful. I am calling my doctor to be switched back immediately to switch back. Do not take this birth control!"

• cec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2019

"Personally, I LOVE Mili birth control for my acne. I had terrible acne and tried everything to get rid of it. I was on this BC for 2 months and my acne cleared so much to the point where I literally had none. My pharmacy recently switched me to Estarylla and I’m only the second week in, and I have experienced depression and SEVERE anxiety that comes along with constant panic attacks. I will not be continuing it."

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2020

"I’m one of the many women whose life was upended when Mononessa was discontinued in the US. Sprintec, Estarylla, and Mili have all failed as substitutes. I’m guessing there are new-generation additives in birth control pills (BCP’s) that are straight-up toxic. But Mili was the worst. Took it for two days and experienced unbearable nausea, stomach pain, and bloating. I got off it, malaise persisted an extra day along with ovarian pain. A huge disappointment because there are no other options available in the generic Ortho Cyclen formulation."

• BV1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2021

"I recently was told I was to start taking Mili as my pharmacy, CVS, no longer carries Sprintec. I am 3 weeks into my first BC pack of Mili, and I have never felt more awful. I have had a headache and have been extremely nauseous the past 4 days. My anxiety is through the roof, and my breasts feel like they have gone up a whole cup size. When I was on Sprintec, I never had any of these issues. I really never would have expected this when switching from one combination pill to another."

• lex...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2021

"This birth control is absolutely atrocious! I started taking it about 2 months ago, and I have never felt worse. My nipples are so sensitive and hurt so bad. I have such terrible gas, and I am so bloated. I get incredibly nauseous and even throw up sometimes. I was on Larissa before this, and I have never gotten worse side effects. I have no motivation to do anything, my mood swings are off the roof. Do not recommend this at all!"

• Gra...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 26, 2022

"This is the first and only birth control I’ve ever had. I’ve gained almost 30 pounds for someone who eats healthy and was a gym girl… I experienced hives out of nowhere sometimes, emotional, moody, fatigue, and I just wasn’t the same anymore… after I stopped, I felt happier and I saw my body changing to my (before) and as well as no more flare-ups."

• Lin...
• February 24, 2021

"I’m back with my review of Mili. 1st month taking Mili after using Loryna for more than 3 years. I had no bad side effects at all after taking it at nighttime around 10:30 PM. I only noticed a 1 to 2 pounds gained, but is not a huge deal 'cause I’m super skinny and it’s hard for me to gain weight, so that’s a +. At the end of the month, I just notice that my headaches are decreasing a bit after using Mili compared to Loryna, another +. I’ll continue using Mili 'cause it’s been more beneficial for me."

• Anonymous
• July 24, 2019

"This was awful birth control. I just stopped taking it and am starting to feel back to my old self, and I have only been taking it for a week. Within three days of starting it, I started feeling very nervous and detached, like I wasn't a part of my surroundings. I felt very zoned out. Almost 'emotionless' is the best way I can describe it. I also experienced heart palpitations and shortness of breath. My gyno said these side effects that I'm experiencing are not what is in the 'literature' for this medication. I asked if there was another pill we could try, and she said they would all give me the same reaction and suggested I go for an IUD or the copper implant. I'd rather not have something implanted in me that I can't just quickly stop or take out should I experience severe side effects again. I'm sure they get a good commission on the IUDs, so that may be why she was pushing for it."

• Liz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 13, 2021

"I was taking Sprintec for years, but 4 months ago I got switched to Mili. Boy oh boy. The first few months were bad, but this last month... oh my gosh. I’ve been bleeding for 15 days (regular periods usually last for 3-4 days). I’ve had 6 anxiety attacks within the past week, hot flashes, cold sweats, no appetite, lack of motivation. Literally, I feel awful. I’m stopping it this month. I’m not even being dramatic when I tell you this pill is a nightmare. It may work for some, but this pill is literally so bad for me."

• cam...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 3, 2023

"My experience with Mili has been overall a 10/10. Most people who are reviewing have been on a different birth control before using Mili and that's what the issue is. Mili gave me 0 side effects, I'm the same weight, I still don't get acne. The great thing is it really benefited my cramps and PMS. I love it."

• car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 18, 2019

"I LOVE Mili. I had such bad cystic acne before I started taking this pill. I had literally tried everything. Now my skin barely ever gets any breakouts, my skin is so clear besides my scars, and I never thought I’d see it this way! I have had no side effects from this, and I have been taking it for 2 months. This month my pharmacy changed me from Mili to Estarylla, and I had the WORST anxiety, panic attacks. I was on my tippy toes 24/7 about everything. I cried a lot, and I only took the pill for 2 weeks. I could not continue, I had to call my pharmacy and order another pack, and they made a note to NOT switch my birth controls again."

• MMa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2019

"Mili was the first birth control I had ever tried at age 27. I tried it for 3 months but felt like my anxiety, which I can control without medication, was only getting worse. I was extremely emotional and couldn’t concentrate on daily tasks. I’m in grad school and work as a nurse full time. I felt like this medication was not helping my mental well-being. I felt depressed, anxious, and irritable all the time. I was considering anti-anxiety medications just to help with the side effects. Needless to say, I called my doctor to change my prescription."