Mono-Linyah and Spotting: What Users Say

• gga...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 7, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on Mono-Linyah for about a year now, and I am actually kind of shocked to see so many bad reviews! I started taking this mainly for hormonal acne, though I still get a few pimples every now and then right before my cycle, my acne has improved a lot. I have not really had any adverse side effects (weight gain, irritability, spotting, etc.), the only thing I do get is more breast tenderness. But other than that, this BC works well for me. If you're scared because of the reviews, please remember all our bodies are different! Also, if you incorporate healthy eating, exercise, and meditation into your everyday life, then there will be a much lesser chance for negative side effects!"

• Mal...
• February 1, 2018

For Birth Control "This birth control was amazing! I didn't get my period for the 3 months I've been on it, I had a little bit of spotting that only lasted about a week when I first started it, but it didn't bother me as it's your body's natural reaction to adjust to the medication. My breasts grew a bit, which I have no complaints about. I did have a bit of weight gain, but I blame it mostly on the holidays since I started in November. If you're not on insurance, this pill is very affordable! I really recommend it!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 11, 2020

For Birth Control "Do not take Mono-Linyah birth control! I’ve been taking it for a week, and I broke out really bad in the sense of huge cystic acne and dry, irritated skin! I’ve never had that before, and my face is so bad right now I’ve been crying for 2 days straight, whether that be hormonal crying or I’m just super upset about my face. I was put on this birth control by my gyno to fix my acne and hormones, meanwhile, it made it worse. They always say it has to get worse before it can get better, but I kid you not, I didn’t take my pill last night, and I woke up with already better looking, glowing skin. I have also been lightly spotting since I started this pill. Take at your own risk, please."

• ema...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this birth control for a few months now to try and alleviate my heavy period and cramping, and this only made it worse. When I was on the blue pills, I was spotting/bleeding every single day. On the white placebo pills, I bled through a super tampon within three hours. The worst cramps of my life. I can’t wait to switch or get off of this, it’s been such a pain!"

• Won...
• November 12, 2017

For Birth Control "I am ready to get off this pill. I have been on this pill now for a year and some change. I want to get back on my lower dosage because this pill is just horrible to me. I have been on BC pills for 10 years and never experienced what I am going through right now. I gained 20 lbs and changed nothing with my healthy eating habits, my migraines got so super bad I had to get an MRI to make sure everything was okay. I am usually nauseated and I spot a lot. Three weeks out of the month I am spotting or lightly bleeding with some bad-ass cramps. I have my appointment Thursday and I am ready to be done with this!!"

• ind...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for about 2 months now, and I feel no different for the most part. No mood swings (probably because I'm also on an antidepressant), no skin changes, no cramps, no spotting, no headaches. The only thing I've noticed is my pH balance has been a little off. Not sure if it correlates."

• Sad...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 23, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been using this Mono-Linyah birth control pill for over a year after my pill (Prevefem) was discontinued by the manufacturer. I was reluctant to use this pill as I have had bad experiences taking different pills. Luckily, this pill has been great. No cramps, anxiety, or weight gain, and my period is very normal. The only negative is that I always spot on the second week for 2-3 days. After having horrible experiences with other brands, I can live with the spotting."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 27, 2021

For Birth Control "I feel bad that this medication has such bad reviews, but if we're being honest, switching from Sprintec to this was life-changing! Gave me zero side effects, unlike Sprintec. I did spot a little during the very first month, as well as some nausea if I didn't take it with food, but my body was adjusting to a different pill. Going on two years on this pill, and I don't think I can go back!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2021

For Endometriosis "Was told this was the generic version of Sprintec that works just as well, that was a lie. I take birth control for my endometriosis and painful periods, but since I have been on this BC, I've been cramping and spotting every single day for 2 months. When I was on Sprintec, this never happened. I won't be taking this BC anymore."