Errin for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 4)

• ebe...
• October 19, 2015

"I really wanted to have a more positive experience on Errin, but it just wasn't a good fit for me. After a month of bi-weekly periods, I started spotting every other week, and as a result, it felt like I was constantly PMSing. I gained about 8 pounds of water weight, and I felt uncomfortable and bloated almost all day, every day. Lastly, I just didn't feel like myself on Errin. I would get very inconvenienced by small things, it made me very emotional, and it was even hard to get out of bed in the morning some days. It also kept my psoriasis breakouts pretty constant. I asked my doc if I could take some time off instead of starting a new pack, and within 5 days, I was back to a normal weight, my skin cleared, and I felt like myself."

• Ext...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2019

"Before taking this birth control pill, Errin, I was on a combination pill (Tarina Fe) for about 7 months. My gynecologist switched me to Errin because of the depressed mood. I've been on it about a week now. The first two days were a nightmare of mood swings, but it's evened out now. My biggest complaint is the number of side effects I'm already experiencing - nausea, dizziness, headache, severe fatigue, bloating, stomach pain. I'm also experiencing fever and chills. I will probably be talking to my gynecologist about this soon if it doesn't let up. I'll take the depressed mood over feeling sick all the time."

• Meg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 5, 2020

"well I didn't get pregnant thankfully of Errin birth control pill. I always took the same bc since I was 14 with no issues. Turned 35 and had to switch but have now stopped taking Errin due to negative side effects. My hair and face get really oily fast. I've stopped having my period, developed cystic acne, and developed eczema since taking this bc."

• Anonymous
• December 27, 2016

"When I first started this BC, I liked it. First month, no bleeding, missed my period totally, and my nipples hurt so bad I thought I was pregnant, but then a week into the second month, my period showed up. I lost weight that I gained on previous birth controls, so I liked that about this pill, but now I've been on it for 6 months and I've noticed the past 2 months I've had little to no sex drive and it makes discharge REALLY thick. I don't like that. Also, it's making it so it's nearly impossible to orgasm all of a sudden, and I'm getting acne. I'm not super happy with this BC, and I'm going to switch, but I am glad it worked well for 4-6 months considering how sensitive I am to BC pills."

• Edy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2019

"I have always taken Loestrin for the last 20 years. 3 months ago they decided since I am 50 I cannot take a pill with estrogen. I actually am 54, so obviously have been taking it. I am now having heavy bleeding, when I didn't bleed at all with loestrin. And I bleed for 7 to 10 days and have 2 periods a month."

• Foo...
• June 25, 2015

"I'm at the end of my 2nd month. First month was on the .25 dose. Gained 4-5 pounds in the first 2 weeks! I'm very petite and have been the same weight for 20 years, so this was a huge drawback. My doctor changed me to the .35 dose, and still the same weight but now more pimples and bled for 2 weeks. Also, I think this pill makes me feel kind of blah and empty inside. Could be environmental factors, but I think I'll be switching soon!"

• Fee...
• November 14, 2017

"I'm 42 years old. Omg, this pill makes me feel like I'm on my cycle every day. I'm assuming it's the pill. I've been on it for over two years now. It's been causing problems with my husband because sex is just not in the books for me. I'm moody, cramps all the time, headaches...it makes me sick. I just want my tubes tied."

• Anonymous
• April 20, 2012

"I was put on this after they discovered an ovarian cyst on my right ovary a few months ago. I haven't noticed a change in mood or sexual desire too much, but I've had such irregular bleeding I'm not sure if it's the pill or the cyst. Otherwise, I have not gained weight, though I have had chest pains. I'm only on month two."

• JE2...
• September 4, 2016

"I really was looking forward to trying this new birth control. The first month was fine with little to no side effects. However, about 3 months in, it started to have a negative effect on my mental health. I didn't feel like me and became very sensitive to the smallest problems, as well as it completely messed up my menstrual cycle. Would I recommend it? No. Never."

• Kea...
• June 3, 2017

"So, I'm 23 years old. I went to the doctor not only for birth control but for something to control my terrible menstrual cycle. I would bleed for 7 days straight, heavily at that. I was first put on Depo, which I absolutely adored! No periods, no terrible side effects like most people warn you about. Well, after 2 years, my doc tells me it's not good to be on Depo longer than 2 years, so I switched to a pill. I smoke, and at this point in my life, I am not ready to quit, so I take progestin-only pills. At first, starting Errin, I spotted for about 2 weeks, but I figured that was because of not having a period for nearly 2 years. Since then, I have a period every month, and while they only last about 4 days with moderate bleeding. Cramps are bad!!!"

• bea...
• May 7, 2013

"I haven't really experienced anything negative with Errin other than not knowing when my period is going to show. It's a surprise every time. But I just always carry something in my purse so it's not a big deal for me."

• New...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 18, 2016

"I started taking this when I was breastfeeding. My milk production decreased, but I don't believe it's linked to the birth control. Now that I'm no longer breastfeeding, my period is lighter than normal, and I have random spotting. It isn't much at all though, so I really don't have complaints. I have yet to become pregnant again (thank the Lord), and I haven't had any major issues, so I like this medication."

• EJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2018

"I gave birth 3 months ago and wanted some type of birth control. My doctor prescribed Errin since I was going to be breastfeeding. I was a bit sketchy but thankfully, I haven't had any issues, and I pray I do not encounter any. I was on the Mirena a couple years ago, and I absolutely hated it! I was bleeding heavily for an entire month! I hope Errin does not give me any complications."

• Jsd...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2016

"I will be stopping this birth control immediately. The irregular bleeding is just not worth it. I got on birth control to enjoy sex by not having to worry about getting pregnant, but when I never know when I'm gonna have my period or random bleeding, it makes it pointless and makes me not even want to have sex, it's not worth it. The first period I got after starting this pill lasted 9 days. My period has never lasted more than 6 before starting bc. Then not even a week after that period finally ended, I started bleeding again! This is ridiculous! I will be looking for other birth controls or none at all. My period was just fine and regular before I started this pill. Hopefully it goes back to normal after stopping it."

• Anonymous
• October 16, 2016

"I'm on month 3, and at first I had no side effects because I had just gotten off the depo shot. But this month I'm having mood swings. My face is breaking out, and I've always had nice, clear skin, and so far I've been bleeding 8 days straight and cramping every day as well, which I've never done! I'm seriously thinking about getting off this pill or taking nothing at all. I'm tired of all these toxins in my body doing me harm!"

• DBa...
• November 20, 2019

"Every woman’s body is different how it responds to birth control. Some have no issues and some have every side effect possible. For me, this pill Errin is THE WORST. I was on a combination pill and my gynecologist switched me thinking it was causing my high blood pressure as some pills can do. I was on it since Aug 2019 and recently just switched back to the previous one I was taking- thank goodness!! This pill made me sick such as: nausea, severe bloat, weight gain, spotting & never knowing if or WHEN I would even have a period, major cramps that I’ve never experienced ever before - even when I entered adolescence, swollen breasts and fatigued constantly. I understand this works for some but definitely NOT FOR ME!!! I’m so glad I switched back and now I feel back to normal after less than a week of being off of it. This is especially not a good one to take if you’re like me and want to know WHEN you’ll have your period. "

• TAU...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 2, 2022

"I have been on this birth control for 4 months and have not had a single period. This bothers me to be honest. My period was never late before so having it missing completely gives me anxiety. I will admit I'm one of those people who don’t take it at exactly the same time everyday, give or take an hour or so from the previous day. I haven’t had any other side effects besides this missing period."

• Mea...
• April 27, 2019

"I was on depo for about 10 years as a teen and into early twenties. I gained 100 pounds but I was ok because I didn't have a period and couldn't get pregnant. I got off of it about 10 years ago and I had my son and decided, now that he is 9 I'm done having kids I want back on BC. My dr said no to depo due to me gaining all the weight before, and I am about to have Bariatric surgery. So she put me on this. Since day 2, I have EXTREME cramps. Everyday after I take the pill I have cramps for hours. I never really had cramps for my period. When I am off of any birth control, I do get PMS, 1 week before I start I get the mood change, I get very minimal crampy, like a 1 out of 10 and I get sore. But during my period, no cramps, my mood is fine. Well. This morning I started and I want to scream, and my cramps are worse then childbirth. And I did that all natural. I spoke with the nurse about the cramps and she said they would go away about 3 months into taking the meds. But I am not sure I am willing to wait 3 months."

• pin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2022

"As much as I wanted to love Errin, this was definitely NOT for me. I have never been any lower mentally nor experienced so many mood swings all at once. I started taking this birth control the beginning of March, so for a month it really just changed my appearance and mental health. Now I have acne all over my face and it was never as bad as this. Also, I am gaining weight fast too, and I barely even eat. I just do not feel like myself so if you have anxiety or depression I would not recommend this birth control. I take .35 mg everyday so maybe it is the dosage and its too much but either way I will not be continuing this pill"

• Lel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2020

"I started Errin at the suggestion of my OBGYN...but after a month and a half, in which I developed a rash near my mouth and hadn't had a menstruation, I stopped taking it. Not having a menstrual freaks me out. I'm not a 28 day cycle person, but I do have a menstrual once a month. Not having one, alarmed me (my youngest is 8 months) because we're not trying to have any more children. I've taken a pregnancy test, and it came back negative...but here I am, a month since my last pill, and still no menstruation. My doctor had prescribed me a different mini pill that I was supposed to start after the Errin pack ran out, but I haven't started because I'm waiting on my menstruation I don't like the lack of a period or the rash (which went away after I stopped taking Errin). Those were the only 2 side effects I had from this pill."

• PCS...
• April 29, 2020

"I was on the minipill (POP) before with no complaints. This time was not a good experience. I had migraines several x a week for the duration of time I took this pill (4+ mo). I cannot take the combo pill due to migraines but POP never caused headaches before. I also had extremity pain- unusual for me. Labs came back normal so I feel as if the pill caused or contributed to those pains. I never had a period at all. Other brands I did have a light one, however this may be an upside to someone else. I stopped taking this over 3 weeks ago and have not had any bleeding (not pregnant) or spotting. In the past that came back within one week so I’m not sure if that is normal or not but seems like others have a similar issue. I also felt extremely moody and even sad while taking this, which again is extremely abnormal for me. For me this was a failure and I would not take it again. Each person will have a different experience so it’s good to read up and do research for yourself."

• Rey...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2021

"I've been on this for over a week now. About 10 days. It may still be too early to tell but so far I have not experienced any kind of side effects, or bleeding whatsoever. I was deathly afraid to take these because of some of the reviews, but I took my chances and I feel the exact same. I noticed I had zero pms when I should have, so my moods have definitely stabilized. No horrible pre-menstrual cramps like I am used to as well. My period will be coming up soon, so whether I will get light spotting or no period at all I'm not sure yet. I'm just enjoying being pain free so far. No changes in libido, no headaches, bleeding, weight gain or loss of any kind. I feel the exact same. And it has been nice. So far this has been a great pill for me. I am really happy with how well my body is reacting to it. I didn't like the heart palpitations the estrogen pills gave me. So I'm liking this mini pill."

• Lak...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 13, 2017

"This has Been The WORST birth control i have ever been on , It has darkened my skin , gave me the worst mood swings & lets not begin on irregular periods. Being on this seems more like a burden, stopping pregnancy is really not worth all the hell you go through on these pills."

• Pac...
• June 21, 2021

"I have been taking Errin for three months now. I started taking the mini pill after contemplating using birth control again. My periods were terrible. I would bleed for 7 days and I would bleed (TMI up ahead) probably a coffee cup full each period. (thanks divacup for letting me track that) I was left exhausted each time, I was flooding each month. I take my pill at the EXACT TIME every single day. I have an alarm set, I noticed that my breast get really tender about a week before my period is due but they hurt before I started taking it. I noticed that although I still bleed 6-7 days the amount of blood is so much less! I used to have to wear a cup and a large pad during my first few days. I am so happy to have tried this pill. My periods are so much more manageable Side effects- so far I have gotten 4 pimples I have also gained one pound"

• Van...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 19, 2021

"I took this specific birth control because I am at risk to blood clots. I originally got on birth control at 16 to help regulate my periods. Errin has ruined that... Since starting Errin I regularly get my periods up to 2 weeks late, as well as getting them in the middle of my cycle when I have at least 2 weeks worth of pills to take. Just, overall bad. Don't know what to do because I am unable to get back on estrogen birth control."