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."

• Jus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2020

"So I’ve been on Errin for 4 months. I was on Trivora prior, but have recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure at 26, so I was switched. Anyways, the first month was spotty, the second month I noticed if I didn’t take it the same EXACT time, down to the minute, I would spot. The third month was okay, still spotting here and there, but didn’t have a full period. This fourth month has been ridiculous, I have been spotting since the time I was supposed to get my period last month. I’m calling tomorrow to switch back, I’m over this. One star for Errin."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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 every day, give or take an hour or so from the previous day. I haven’t had any other side effects besides this missing period."

• 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!!!"

• Hea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2019

"I was recommended to go on Errin after the combo pill almost landed me in the hospital. I’ve seen negative reviews on this birth control previously, but tried it anyway. Within 2 weeks of being on it, I’ve noticed my hair declining in quality, my appetite is never-ending, and I am bleeding for days on end, and constant breast pain and cramps."

• 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 at 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 every day, so maybe it is the dosage and it's too much, but either way, I will not be continuing 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 times a week for the duration of time I took this pill (4+ months). 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 it 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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, and 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."

• EmG...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2019

"Not sure how I feel about Errin. I’ve been taking it for 3 months, and I haven’t had my period, and I’m super paranoid that I’m pregnant. I’ve had irregular spotting, bloated, and cramps, but it does help with not giving me migraines."

• 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."

• 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 breasts 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."

• 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, and let's 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."

• Mea...
• April 27, 2019

"I was on Depo for about 10 years as a teen and into my early twenties. I gained 100 pounds, but I was okay because I didn't have a period and couldn't get pregnant. I got off of it about 10 years ago, had my son, and decided, now that he is 9, I'm done having kids, I want back on BC. My doctor said no to Depo due to my 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. Every day 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, one 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 than 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."

• Eve...
• May 17, 2017

"There's one pro: I didn't get pregnant. But it didn't even matter. I've always had normal periods, so I was surprised when my period went out of whack as soon as I started these pills. They made it so irregular. I would never know when it was going to come, and I was having one about every two weeks, and one period lasted for 9 days, which I've never had a period longer than 6. And sometimes it would come, stop for a day, then come back the next day? The consistency fluctuated, it would be extremely light, then the next day extremely heavy. It was not worth it because I never knew when I was gonna be able to have sex with my bf. And on top of that, it gave me horrible anxiety. I would wake up and feel nervous and freaking out for no reason."

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

"I took this specific birth control because I am at risk for 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."

• Bab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2018

"Before taking this, I was on Lo Loestrin Fe, and it made me lose weight, made me stop eating, dehydration, so I stopped taking it. The only other option other than Depo that they could give me was Errin. It doesn’t make me feel any better nor start my periods. I have intense migraines, abdominal pain, and bad nausea. The whole reason I was put on birth control was to make my period start, and nothing has changed, and to keep my ovarian cyst away."

• New...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2016

"I have been on Errin for 3 weeks now. I'm a breastfeeding/pumping mother. I was unlucky and got my first period 5 weeks pp. :( My OB said a mini pill would be best for me. So I got put on Errin. I know I haven't been on it long at all, but I have continued to lose weight while taking this pill so far. (knock on wood) So I'm not too terribly worried about excessive weight gain. My biggest issue with it so far is, like I've said, I've only been on the pill for 3 weeks and I have just started my second period this month. I was on my period when I started it. I stopped for 5 days, I started back for 5 days, I again stopped for 5 days, and I have just started again! If I continue to bleed every few days, I will be looking into a different BC method."

• 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 days 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."

• Sky...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 1, 2022

"I’ve been using this pill for a while now (a year+) and my period has never ever been so irregular. I went 9 months without a period. No, I wasn’t pregnant, it just happened to be that amount of time. Then I went 6 months without one, again, I wasn’t pregnant. I got my period in December then January, around the same time. I haven’t gotten it again since February, and I know it isn’t pregnancy because I have zero symptoms and my boyfriend and I are long distance. I’m just tired of the inconsistency. I have the worst cramps I’ve ever experienced. I’ve gained 30 lbs and can’t lose the weight. I switched to Errin from my original because it was giving me migraines and putting me at a higher risk of a stroke at my age (16/17 at the time, I am now 19). I think now that I just have chronic migraines, but this birth control is not one I would recommend."