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Heather for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

Heather has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 65 reviews for the treatment of Birth Control. 29% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 58% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Heather

  • Jay
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • January 26, 2022

"I've never had a good experience with birth control until I tried Heather. I used to get painful periods to the point where medication didn't work and I couldn't get out of bed. I did experience spotting and hair loss the first 3 months but that's it. My hair has grown back longer and healthier than ever and I never get a period or any spotting at all. I refuse to get off this pill, it has been amazing!"

10 / 10
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  • Sams
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 28, 2021

"Had my period or heavy bleeding at the end of every week. When my period was due in had severe cramps and abdominal pain that I have never had an issue with before this type of birth control. I was on this medication for 1 month before stopping due to side effects."

3 / 10
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  • Joanie
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • August 8, 2021

"So I’ve been taking Heather for about 2 years and my experience has been mostly positive. I am switching to a combo pill just because I’m having trouble remembering to take it at the same time. The first two months were miserable, I had severe nausea and headaches constantly and I was incredibly irritable. It likely also made my acne worse but it has since cleared up (after a few rounds of tretinoin). After my body adjusted though it was a completely fine pill, I’ve never been pregnant however my cycles are pretty irregular. Not a bad pill but probably not the best one on the market."

8 / 10
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  • Teresa
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 16, 2021

"I was put on Heather for migraines (with aura) and within 30 minutes, I was feeling hot flashes, face was tingling, I got all shaky, my pulse was racing and I passed out. I also got very nauseated and couldn't keep anything up or down. My doctor said it was definitely not normal and told me to stop the pill immediately. I also had a hysterectomy in 2019 so I have no uterus so I know my migraines are not hormone related as I have 15-25 migraines a month."

1 / 10
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  • Mount...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 2, 2021

"It was AWFUL. My face broke out with deep cystic acne for 2.5 weeks before I decided to stop it. If you’re prone to breakouts (which I am and was in accutane 3x to finally get rid of it) do NOT get progesterone only birth control. My skin was fine on the Mirena IUD though."

5 / 10
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  • AAlove
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 26, 2022

"This is an awful birth control, I’ve taken it for about 5 months, well I’m not pregnant, but I get my period every single week for a few days for 2 months now, it has flared my acne on my legs, it has my emotions whacked out as well! That was my experience with this pill."

4 / 10
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  • Anjali...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • May 31, 2022

"This birth control caused my hair to fall out in clumps in the shower so much to where I had to get a shorter hair cut and I’ve always had hair to the middle of my back and my hair is thick or was until I started taking this. My skin got out of control oily and I got awful cystic acne on my jawline and neck places I never had acne before. The hot flashes were daily and night sweats terrible nightly. Back to the acne I was a greasy mess and no skincare regimen would help it. I had to stop birth control for a few years for my skin to heal and yet I still have scars and marks from this medication. I am now on slynd hoping it will work for me. Heather is the WORST bc EVER!"

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  • Danie...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 28, 2021

"Wish I would have looked up the reviews before getting on this. Started it as I was still breastfeeding at the time. My period the first month was very heavy, 5 days at a time, 2 weeks apart. My skin started to break out and I’ve been slowly losing hair, it comes out in handfuls. Took almost 2 full packs but am stopping immediately."

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  • Steph
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 5, 2021

"When I took this after having a baby to prevent myself from losing my milk production, within 2 days I was bleeding as heavy as I was the first week I bled after having the baby. This went on for 2+ weeks. I called my doctor and he said I was probably having an adverse reaction to the pill. I went off of it and within 2 days the bleeding stopped completely. I went on the birth control I was on before I was pregnant and I have had no bleeding issues at all since."

2 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 11, 2022

"I didn’t do well on this birth control. I was on this certain brand because I just had my son and am currently breastfeeding. I have gained so much weight that I initially lost after delivery and the first couple of weeks of breastfeeding. I suffered severe depression and mood swings. I had periods longer than the normal 7 days. I honestly had more period days than break days throughout the month. So glad to be trying something else now. Just beware and talk to your doctor if you notice anything."

1 / 10
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  • Mia
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • February 9, 2022

"I have been on this pill for about 3 years now. My only complaint is the first year I had terrible hormonal acne. I still don't have the clearest skin but it has definitely improved. My other symptom is that I haven't had a period at all, I only had slight bleeding one day because I took it late. Other than that I've had 0 symptoms, I haven't gained any weight or had terrible mood swings. Would recommend trying this if you are hesitant. Make sure you take it at the SAME time every day."

9 / 10
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  • Lovely
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • March 4, 2020

"I've been on the Heather tablet for 6 years and have not had a problem with it working against pregnancy at 100%."

10 / 10
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  • alli
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 24, 2019

"This birth control is AWFUL. Within the first two weeks of taking it I've had unpredictable bleeding, extreme mood swings, and horrible acne. I hate not being able to predict my period."

1 / 10
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  • Jess
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • November 9, 2018

"This pill did it's job of protecting me a 33 year old overweight female. However, it caused horrible mood swings, weight gain and anxiety. My breasts were always tender and it did alter my sex drive."

3 / 10
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  • SS2019
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • February 24, 2019

"Perfect use for 2 years. Pregnant."

1 / 10
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  • Angelic
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 3, 2021

"I had uncontrollable heavy bleeding and huge clots so much so my gynecologist advised to stop taking it. We’re going with a different method."

1 / 10
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  • Kinea
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 27, 2022

"While taking Heather I experienced bleeding for 14 days each month, spotting , weight gain, and hair loss."

2 / 10
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  • Beware
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 5, 2022

"Took as directed and pregnant and I already have a 4 month old... :'()"

1 / 10
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