Heather User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Susie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 30, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been on many different pill birth controls in the last 15 years. I have stopped the pills both times when I was prepared to have my 2 kids. My baby is only 7 months old and now even on Heather birth control I’m pregnant again... now I take my pills religiously and NEVER I mean NEVER MISS a pill! I have an alarm on my phone and take my pill every night. I am extremely sad about this news and I can believe birth control has failed me. After all these years... I knew this pill was weird it wasn’t regulated my period it coming in random times of the month not the last week of the pill pack. This is by far the worst experience on the pills I’ve had.. I never thought birth control pills were different from others but here we are and I can’t even believe I’m pregnant."

• Sam
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 17, 2020

For Birth Control "I have factor 5 (an inherited disorder of blood clotting), so I couldn’t take a birth control with estrogen. This was my only choice for a pill form. I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone, I took it for just over a year and noticed a lot of changes with my mental health. I was constantly crying for no reason, having panic attacks, thinking irrational thoughts, and became extremely depressed. I know myself very well and I know what I was like before I started this pill and could tell I needed to get off of it. I ended up using natural family planning temp monitoring because it’s a completely natural birth control option. I’ve been off of Heather for about 2 months now and starting to feel like myself more and more."

• Diamond
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 10, 2020

For Endometriosis "I have chronic endometriosis and adenomyosis. I was prescribed the mini pill and was given a 3 month supply of Heather birth control pill by my pharmacy. I continue to have extreme cramping even when not on my cycle. I have been bleeding for, so far as we speak, 12 days and counting. I'm 47, will be 48 in April and used to have clear skin and now I have itchy weird puffy skin, especially on my cheeks near eyes. Getting a lot of itchy hives on my face in random spots, especially around my upper cheek bones near and around eyes. Really tired all the time, emotionless and I've also noticed constipation. This pill is supposed to have regulated my period and help with the pain. I'm at the end of my second pack and am stopping the pill immediately!! Not taking it anymore. .. Everyone is different and that is my experience. Hope it helps TAKE AT YOUR OWN RISK."

• Cam
• September 4, 2018

For Birth Control "I started using Heather about a year ago , I am unable to use combination pills due to migraines: It started off okay but gradually worsened. About four months ago I started becoming extremely irritable and sad, I would lose large clumps of hair in the shower , I got constant yeast infections which made me extremely uninterested in sex, I have my period twice a month which lasts about 8 days each time and are only a week apart and my skin is terrible despite drinking water and exercising. I even have pain during intercourse which has never been an issue for me. This birth control has caused so much tension in my relationship. I thought I was going crazy , but after seeing so many similar experiences I’m going to discontinue this pill ASAP."

• Codaf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2020

For Birth Control "I was on Heather for three months. I’m a 38 year old female and 135lbs who gets migraines periodically (2-3/per month). Heather was suggested due to migraine history. During those three months, I experienced unpleasant side effects. I gained a little weight, had great difficulty losing it even though I’m quite active and was exercising 4x a week. I started to breakout about 1 month in, I experienced some form of cystic and painful acne. The acne showed up on my jawline, face and the back of my neck. Tiny rash like bumps stayed on my neck and never went away for the 3 months I was on it. My experience was terrible on this pill. I switched to Viorele, a combination pill with a very low dose of estrogen and within a week, my acne has showed signs of clearing up and the rash on my neck is disappearing. I have naturally oily skin and was cleaning my face and neck 2-3 times a day, but I continued to get cystic acne when on Heather. Switching off mini-pill was the best decision."

• Lemur
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2020

For Birth Control "After the birth of my second child I went back to my pre-pregnancy weight within two weeks. I went for my six week post pregnancy follow up and my doctor put me on Heather. I immediately started having periods twice a month even while breastfeeding. Then the weight gain started, and hair loss. I have gained 25# in 3.5 months! I workout daily and eat healthy. My hair also falls out in handfuls every time I touch my head. I have also started to break out with acne. I was on the mini pill with my first child and it did not have these side effects. I will be discontinuing use of Heather immediately!"

• clo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I wanted to use this pill Heather to try and minimize my period, all it did was make me feel extremely nauseated and couldn't poop ever to where my stomach was cramping. It gave me the most awful acne I’ve ever had, and it took my period completely away, which wasn’t what I wanted. ebing sexually active and not having a period is really awful for not knowing if you could be pregnant or not"

• Jan
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 9, 2020

For Birth Control "I've been taking Heather since June 2020, after not so great experiences with the combination pill and my family's history of strokes. For side effects, in general, I have a really high metabolism, so I haven't noticed any weight gain. I haven't noticed any changes in libido. I used to get periods every 30-35 days and after 2 months of taking it, my period stopped in August 2020, and I didn't get any abnormal or mid-cycle bleeding. Birth control reacts differently to each of us, but I just wanted to share my positive experience with it."

• Joano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2019

For Birth Control "I am exclusively breastfeeding and now 8 weeks postpartum, so I decided to try out the Heather birth control pills. The side effects were instant. Severe headaches and cramping daily, drastic changes in mood and a period that lasted almost a week. I've been on this pill for barely even 2 weeks and although it takes roughly 3 months to adjust , it's not worth my mental or physical health."

• CEM
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 2, 2022

For Birth Control "I have been taking Heather for about two months. I am a transgender man and I'm taking this pill to practice safer sex/not get pregnant. This pill was recommended to me by my doctor as an estrogen free BC option. I’m sharing my experience since I have seen no other reviews from trans people. I was extremely nervous about this medication “bringing my period back” as I have not menstruated since I started HRT 5 years ago. I was relieved when I noticed no side effects. The only thing I noticed was an increase in appetite for about two weeks but no subsequent weight gain as I controlled myself and didn’t alter my diet. No acne, no mood swings, it also didn’t mess with my head at all, which I was concerned about considering my history of depression. As long as you can remember to take the pill at approximately the same time each day, this is a great hormone-free BC pill option for trans men."

• Andi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been on birth control pills for over a year now for heavy periods. My pharmacy only had Heather brand of norethindrone in stock recently, so I received a 90 day supply. And OMGoodness the next 90 days were horrible. I had horrible cramping for days before and during my period, and literally just felt sick from the pain. Once my 90 days was coming to an end, I went to my pharmacy and demanded they order another brand. I will NEVER use Heather again."

• Sky
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 25, 2019

For Endometriosis "It's okay, but not the best. Without birth control my periods are extremely heavy and I cramp so badly I can't move. I also have migraines. This has improved them a little bit, but compared to my on the clock bleeding I am actually going to scream!! I have been having my period for three weeks!! Has never happened to me before!"

• Small...
• February 21, 2018

For Birth Control "I cannot use birth control with estrogen due to migraines. I have been on this pill just for just over a year. At first it was great. Mild or no periods at all. But about 8 months after I began taking it I started having a period every 2 weeks. It is just as heavy and painful as it was pre birth control. Not a fan of Heather any more."

• Stay...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 15, 2022

For Birth Control "I was put on Heather as a 42-year old with pretty easy, light, regular periods. My boyfriend is not “fixed” and we do not want more children. Now Heather. No periods? Sign me up! Well…my periods have been SO irregular. I never know when I might have one. My anxiety/depression have gotten so much worse to the point where I’ve felt like a lab rat trying all these meds to help my mood. Let’s not forget about the weight gain. I literally do not sit down. I’m on the move constantly, I don’t eat junk, and I drink my water. I have gained…are you ready? 45 POUNDS. 45 pounds?! Seriously. I am so upset. I can NOT get rid of the weight. I feel like a slob. I really don't like how I look. I was always tiny, but this stuff made me blow up like a blimp in less then a year’s time. My muscles in my legs ache constantly, and those headaches it was supposed to help? Yeah…no. It didn’t touch the headaches. This BC is a joke. Stay FAR away from it. I just stopped taking it. Fingers crossed."

• Kic
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2019

For Birth Control "Been on Heather on of the progestin-only for birth control pills. Before taking this medication I barely had a period maybe 2 days long. And I was like a clock every 30 days. Now I get random periods every 2-3 weeks that last 8 days and are super heavy. It has really interfered with romance. And I get cramps now too which I barely had before. Would not recommend."

• kylb
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2017

For Birth Control "The pill is effective in the sense of I'm not pregnant, but I got a lot of adverse effects. I got switched to the Heather pill after my pharmacy didn't carry the generic version. After 2 months of use I started to get some adverse effects. It started with random spotting everyday and I couldn't lose weight. They were irritating but I continued use. It wasn't until I started getting headaches, becoming confused and couldn't concentrate where it became a problem. I broke out in a rash for a few days and I have been emotionless. I would say use at your own risk."

• Moano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 3, 2021

For Birth Control "Initially, it seemed like a great option for me my 30s black woman ..2 children taking the pill to prevent future pregnancy . I did rate it a 4 because it did prevent pregnancy which was the main reason I took it . I have high blood pressure so I can’t do the combo pill, but I took it for about a month and half . The first thing I didn’t realize right away was the mood swings , irritability , and extreme depression - I’m talking about extreme depression my thoughts were crazy suicidal, fatigue or not having energy to do anything. Then there was spotting for days at a time (started after week 1) once my cycle started (week 6) I discontinued the pill 3 days into my cycle once I saw how much heavier they were . I’m now on day 7 of a med-heavy cycle (my cycle is typically 3-4 days long and light to medium flow) . My hair is also thinner than usual . Do your research ladies"

• Moni
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2021

For Birth Control "I had been on Depo for over 3 years and loved it but had to stop due to being on it for so long. I tried a combo pill and my acne and cramps were horrible. So my doctor switched me to a progesterone only pill. I've been on it for a couple months and it seems to be working good. My body seems to only like progesterone. No acne, no depression, and sex drive is good. Usually only have cramps for 1 day periods are heavier than I would like but way better than not being on anything to control them"

• Stafu
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I was prescribed Heather after the birth of my daughter for contraception while breastfeeding. Let me just say, it’s the worst. I don’t remember which mini pill I took after my son was born but it did not affect me this way so I can pinpoint Heather as the problem. I too have been getting a period every other week for what seems like forever. It sucks! I have actually stopped taking it am still dealing with its adverse affects as it get’s out of my system. If you’re doing your own research before you see your doc to discuss mini pills, request something else!"

• fsano
• December 27, 2018

For Birth Control "I am at the end of my third month taking this minipill. For me the worst side effect has been irregular periods/bleeding. I have periodic (no pun intended, really) spotting that I never had before, and my last two cycles have been MAJORLY thrown off. My normal cycle length is about 24 days long, and I recently had a 14 day cycle, and then an 11 day cycle. This put me about 8 days between periods, which is no fun at all, and has put a damper on intimacy a few times. The last period was very light compared to my normal flow. Also, I was about 11 hours late taking one pill in between these two cycles. I have noticed some correlation between being late by even a couple hours, and spotting, so that one missed pill probably could have thrown me off a lot. I'm sticking with the pill for now to give my body a chance to get used to it and adjust, as I have read that this is one of the most common side effects."

• Moonk...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 11, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Periods are not as heavy but very random and I have some sort of bleeding or spotting 2-3 wks per mth total only random days off. Breasts were very sensitive and sore but that stopped and now they're slightly bigger."

• NaeNa...
• November 26, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on Heather birth control pills for about two years or so. Since I've been taking these Heather pills, bleeding (at least for me) is almost non stop. I bleed more in most months than I don't bleed. I thought, maybe it's because I'm getting older and closer to menopause, but after reading these reviews, I realize, I am having the same types of symptoms as many others are. In addition to the excessive bleeding, the following are additional problems: weight gain, thinning hair/balding, random tender breasts, and forget the glowing facial skin. About the time I was switched to these pills, I was at my ob-gyn for an appointment. I informed my doctor's assistant what was going on the first time I noticed the extended bleeding, but because she didn't seem worried, I didn't connect the dots back then. Just recently, after giving more thought to my dilemma, I realized, these problems began about the same time the pharmacist(s) switched me to this Heather brand from the one I was on."

• Ami
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2020

For Birth Control "Only had bleeding 4 days after starting Heather. Bled for about a week and haven't bleed since. Have some acne but nothing too bad. Out of every birth control I've tried this is probably one of the best. Combo pills made me gain weight and have super bad acne. Other forms like nexplanon and mirena made be bleed for weeks and weeks at a time. I love this one! This is the first progestin-only birth control that hasn't made me bleed like crazy! 9/10 because it causes slight acne on my chin..but hey, at least I'm not bleeding for 70+ days at a time!"

• cance...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 11, 2020

For Birth Control "I’m 20 years old, 135 lbs and 5 foot 1. I’ve been on this Heather contraceptive pill for about 7 months, and I love it. Initially I had tender breasts, but about 2 months in, I had no further symptoms. I don’t know if my experience is rare, like I literally have no side effects while taking birth control, maybe I’m lucky. My cycle still comes regularly and my cramps are WAYYYY more tolerable than they were before I started taking Heather. I use this exclusively for birth control, but I still use condoms / withdrawal method because I don’t completely trust them alone (better safe than sorry) and so far, I’m not pregnant. So I’m overall very pleased with my experience with these pills :)"

• t1d
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2018

For Birth Control "This birth control was awesome!! I'm a type 1 diabetic so it's very important that I chose a birth control that wouldn't aggravate my blood sugars. I was only on Heather for a few weeks, but didn't experience any adverse side effects, and my blood sugars didn't spike or anything. The only symptom I can think of is a slight loss in sex drive, but nothing too hampering. It only cost $4 a month! (without insurance but with a voucher) Think I found my preferred BC!"