Mono-Linyah User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• VSano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2021

For Birth Control "I began taking Mono-Linyah to help with menstrual pain, but I've only taken it for a week, so I can't comment on its effectiveness in that regard. However, I have diagnosed depression and self-diagnosed Borderline Personality Disorder - I would not recommend this birth control to those who share my situation. While taking this medication I've experienced worse depression and awful mood swings, to the point of paranoid delusions and suicidal thoughts - those of which I haven't had after years of steady recovery. Please be safe and keep an eye on your mental health if you take this medication."

• Texas...
• March 19, 2021

For Birth Control "So I was on sprintec for about 3 years, then my doctor changed me to Mono-Linyah with out asking me if I was okay with that. She told me how it is the same pill just the generic brand and I wouldn’t even notice a difference. Well I don’t believe that one bit. My hormones are everywhere, I’m emotional all the time, my horrible cramps came back, and I’ve gained 10 lbs in 2 months. My diet or exercise routine hasn’t changed at all. I am very upset because I loved Sprintec and never felt a difference with my body. This pill has given me most of the side effects it lists. I do not recommend."

• Madi
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 4, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this birth control for almost 2 years I believe. I suffer from bad acne and it hasn’t necessarily helped but it hasn’t made it worse either. I still get my regular breakouts a week before my period like I always have. I used to have terrible cramps to the point where I couldn’t move and it didn’t do much the first 6 months but now they aren’t as bad as they used to be. But I also have been taking those Flo Gummies since January 2021 which seem to help with that."

• Violet...
• November 29, 2022

For Birth Control "I have had a really good experience with Mono-Linyah. Before taking this pill I was on a different one and my periods were terrible. I had horrible cramps, heat flashes, mood swings, heavy bleeding for many days, and migraines that made me throw up. I finally switched to this pill and I skip the placebo week and I have not had a single problem. It’s been about a year now and I haven’t noticed a single side effect. It has improved my life tremendously."

• annie
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 2, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I got on Mono-Linyah to regulate my periods when I was about 16. I took it for 5 years, and those years were the most miserable years of my life so far. I gained a significant amount of weight- nothing could help it, even if I exercised every day and ate right. I cramped 2.5 weeks out of the month. It caused bad mood swings, headaches, and extreme anxiety. It seems like I'm just naming every side effect in the book, but that's how bad this stuff is. I do not recommend this birth control to anyone. The only reason I gave above a 1 is because it regulated my period, but I had extreme consequences for that."

• Lecie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 14, 2019

For Ovarian Cysts "Ive been on Mono-Linyah for a month and have experienced the worst pain where my cesarean scar is. I became prone to cysts by having the IUD back in 07 and now taking this brought them back. Having cysts from this birth control is rare. Hurray me! Not."

• Babyg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on this pill for about four months. My periods are regular now. Also my sex drive has increased. But The first month on this pill my whole face broke with acne.( I’m still treating the breakouts) I also became very depressed in the first two months. Sometime when I eat I get nausea, so I have to stop. Also my skin has become itchy and my hair is shedding a lot. And my periods are still moderately heavy. In my case I have more negatives than positives, so I will be switching."

• Mag
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2022

For Birth Control "This birth control is the WORST! I started taking it February 3 which was the first day of my period. And I haven't stopped bleeding since. I have a tubal and was only prescribed this medication due to a very thickened endometrium. I consulted with my doctor whom told me to stop taking it for 4 days. I stopped, and I am still bleeding. It's been 3 weeks since I have been bleeding while taking this medication. The bleeding was light at first now that I am not on the pill the bleeding is like a heavy period. I DON'T RECOMMENDED THIS MEDICATION TO ANYONE! I am definitely taking myself off of this and going to something else."

• Disap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2022

For Birth Control "I took this for 5 months. I had severe cramps, nausea, heavy bleeding (with many blood clots). The symptoms got a little better in 3 months, so I kept taking it. Also, I noticed body hair decreased so that was a plus. However, within the last week, I’ve experienced severe anxiety with racing thoughts to where I have discontinued this pill. My head is foggy and I feel tense, with a general unwell feeling. Hoping this will ease now that my period is here. I let the nurse know and she took me off of it. I know this will effect everyone differently but if I can stop someone from experiencing this than I’ll be happy. I do not recommend. I gave it a 2 because I did not get pregnant and the decrease in body hair growth."

• Cynthia
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve bled non-stop for 3 months on Mono-Linyah. I’ve gained a substantial amount of weight (15-20lbs) in the last 3 months despite doing absolutely nothing differently besides taking this medication. The healthcare community can lie and say it’s impossible but if everyone has similar experiences, are we all just delusional? I’m discontinuing use today. I’d rather have a horrible period once a month than bleed for 3 months straight and get fatter, thanks."

• Destiny
• January 9, 2022

For Birth Control "I was on this pill before which was last year and when I took it it was perfectly fine. It helped with my cramps that were pretty bad and I was very heavy and my face was so clear. I stopped talking it and then got back on it again and let me tell you I’ve never been like this before. My face broke out SO bad. I’ve been SO moody and crying all the time for no reason one moment I would be fine next I would be mad for no reason I thought there was something wrong with me but it’s really ruining me and if you feel like this also you are not alone and it’s not worth taking it anymore. Definitely talk to your doctor about getting on something else because your mental health is important. And i feel so bad for the people around me because I’m just so moody and it’s not fair to them"

• Aar
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 11, 2021

For Birth Control "I switched my birth control after 5 years from being on the depo shot to taking these pill, I been on the pills for 4 months now and let me tell you it is the most horrible experience ever. I am bleeding heavy every period, and I know the last week is supposed to be my period week but I have periods every other week it seems like. Another symptom I have had is very bad depression. I came to the conclusion that it is because of the birth control pills that is making me depressed. I have never in my life been depressed before if you know me you know I am not like that at all. I cry a lot my cramps are bad, I am every emotional and moody! I don’t recommend and like everyone says everybody’s body is different and I could just be having these side effects because I’m switching after all those years but me personally I don’t recommend this pill. I am going to try a different BC pill and see if I like them better!"

• Woman
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2021

For Acne "Horrible. My cystic acne got worse even after 4 months. I had suicidal thoughts, appearance didn't help, AND not to mention the most draining fatigue and loss will to live. I can't get back these last few months of my life & I'm switching to Trisprintec to literally save my life."

• Dooby...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 28, 2021

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Mono-Linyah over a year ago. My periods were generally light, minimally painful, and on average lasted a full week. After starting this pill, my periods are debilitating. The cramping is so severe that I will vomit for the first 2 days and I bleed through super tampons every 3 hours like clockwork. Not one over-the-counter pain medicine, herbal supplement, or home remedy has ever helped relieve the pain or bleeding. Doctor and I ran multiple tests to rule out any reproductive issues, so I know it’s not any underlying condition that is making this worse. I would give this 0/10 if I could."

• Bri
• July 18, 2021

For Birth Control "I switched from Estraylla to this and it’s supposed to be a generic. After my first packet was done I was just getting brown discharge for 5 days. I was freaking out but let it be because people say that can happen for your body to get used to the medicine. I stopped taking the bc in all just in case I was pregnant but the following month I got my period around the time I usually do. Other than that I never felt any negative side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 8, 2022

For Birth Control "I started mono-linyah back in January 2020 and I had no problems until around September or October of 2020. I ended up developing gallstones from this birth control and in a matter of a month I was in the emergency room getting my gallbladder removed. Haven’t really taken it since."

• Jaime...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 29, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve been off and on this pill, mostly on, for about 6 years. I only ever got off because I was tired of taking a pill every day so I’d try a different birth-control but it was never as good as mono-linyah for me. I've never had an issue with it for the most part. Really helped with my acne which is a huge plus! I almost never have acne on this but as soon as I get off I breakout bad. The only thing that I can really say that’s bad about it is if I forgot to take a pill and I would have to take 2, my boyfriend noticed a pattern where I’d be a little more moody the next day but I never noticed it. I also gained 20 pounds in 2020 but I don’t know if that has anything to do with the pill because we also we’re in a pandemic and it’s never made me gain weight before so it was probably just the fact that I wasn’t leaving the house haha. This pill also makes me move up a cup size in my bra, which I think is a plus LOL!"

• Ally
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 18, 2023

For Birth Control "I read the reviews before starting this pill, which made me nervous because of all the negative reviews. But my body seems to do really well on it. I’ve been on it for seven months now. The only side effects I’ve had are my breasts have gotten a little bigger and I get a little overheated (which doesn’t bother me because I’m skinny and always cold lol). Positive side effects is it has made my period so much better. I have endo, and have passed out, throw up, and had horrendous cramps in the past. Now I only get slightly painful cramps on the first day. Everyone’s body is different, and I seem to be one of the few who’s had an overall good experience on this pill."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 7, 2022

For Birth Control "This is easily the worst birth control I’ve ever been on, I’ve gained 30 pounds, non stop issues regarding my female health, has given me acne. It is so awful, do not recommend this birth control what so ever. My doctor switched me to this one as I was having issues while on the previous one and it exacerbated the problem. I’ve been on it for over a year and nothing has gotten better. I’ve been tested for everything underneath the sun and the only thing it comes back to is how this birth control has my hormones all messed up."

• Emma
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 29, 2021

For Birth Control "I would not recommend this pill if you do not want to gain weight. I was on Junel Fe for several years then got off once I stopped having regular sex. I took Mono-Linyah for a full month and have already gained 10 pounds, even with daily exercise. If keeping weight off is important to you do not take this pill"

• 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 & I don't think I can go back!"

• Kay
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 21, 2023

"I had a great experience with it. It regulated my periods well which was my biggest issue, and I didn’t experience any noticeable side-effects. I can’t speak to its effectiveness as birth control though because I wasn’t sexually actively while on it."

• Annon
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 25, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve been on it for about 9 months now and I like it. I skip the placebo but still seem to get a period but it’s a lot lighter and almost pain free. I’ve noticed that I’ve been able to lose/maintain my weight since being on it and it’s worked fine on my acne as well. Don’t let all the negative reviews worry you. Everyone’s different"

• Horri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 28, 2021

For Birth Control "I was taking Femynor before taking Mono-linyah and was fine, however I no longer had insurance so I decided I’d do the online birth control and get it sent to my address. Well the worst thing I did, this birth control is the worst I’ve ever used! I gained 15 pounds since taking it, I have the worst mood swings ever! Please be careful when taking this birth control!"

• Marie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2022

For Birth Control "I got switched to this brand from Sprintec/Tri-Sprintec and after reading reviews, I was so scared to even start taking it. But Mono-Linyah has been soooo much better than Sprintec, Tri-Sprintec and Estarylla. I used to get nauseous immediately after taking those, had mild headaches, no appetite and NO sex drive at all. Now, after only one month on Mono-Linyah, I feel a whole lot better. I have zero side effects after taking it, no nausea/headaches and my sex drive is finally back. My period is the same as it was when I was on Sprintec, about 3-4 days long. The only downfall I’ve noticed is that my face has a few more small pimples the week of my period but nothing too bad, as they’re very tiny (and could be caused by anything not just the BC). Overall, I’m happy and will continue taking this."