Jolivette and Sore Breasts: What Users Say

• kai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 27, 2013

For Birth Control "I have never taken birth control pills before Jolivette. This particular pill was prescribed to me because of my chronic migraines. The pill works great for my period, but the overall side effects were horrible. I am extremely emotional, my breasts were sore all the time, and I'm extremely emotional all the time, which is the opposite of how I usually am. I also had hair growth on my arms, legs, and a little on my face. It works, but the side effects make it not worth it."

• Tri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been taking the mini pill for three months now! My first period lasted three days, with the first day heavy and the rest with spotting. I chose this mini pill for a few reasons. I have 4-day periods with heavy flow and horrible back pain. I love to snowboard, so that wasn't going to be okay to be dealing with. As well, my family has a history of mental health, to which I don't like to play with the chemistry in my body. So far, I've been on it for three months with one period! Of course, I'm loving this mini pill, but when is my period going to hit?! I haven't gained any weight, and my breasts are not tender."

• Kri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2012

For Birth Control "I was on a hormonal birth control pill for many years. I could set a clock by my periods... start on a Tuesday, off by Saturday. It was great. I turned 35, and my doc would no longer prescribe the hormonal pill. So, enter Jolivette. The first two weeks, my nipples were so sore, and I was so bloated that I thought I might be pregnant. Then, my period started 1 week early and lasted for 9 days! A very heavy 9 days as well. 1 week later, heavy bleeding again. I don't think Jolivette and I are going to be friends."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2012

For Birth Control "Just started my 2nd month. The 1st week and a half, I had light bleeding every day. Then, the next week, my nipples were so sore. Now, this past week, I've had on-and-off light bleeding and cramps during the last week of pills. I have no side effects emotionally, which is great, because everything else makes me go crazy. But, I have noticed a little weight gain and craving food all the time, and I jog 3 to 4 times a week. I am 24, no pregnancies ever. I'm not sure about this pill yet. I'll give it another month and see how it goes. I don't even want to be on birth control, but my cramping and periods are so terrible without it."

• Sly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2014

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been using these pills for 3 months now. I've had very heavy bleeding for so long that I welcomed a change. The first two months were awesome. My cycle was very light and lasted the normal five days. No cramping, very little bloating. This third month, my cycle came like clockwork, lasted five days, then two weeks later returned. My breasts have been very tender, and although very small, they feel heavy. I'm not giving up yet."

• aj2...
• May 26, 2011

For Endometriosis "I just finished my first month of Jolivette and have no complaints whatsoever! I have been on several other pill forms and have had a lot of trouble with them due to breast tenderness mostly. With Jolivette, I haven't had any breast tenderness (except during my period), but we are hoping that I won't have a period anymore after taking this for a while. Easy to take, although if I miss a pill, it doesn't matter as I am not using it for birth control. I did have some bleeding to start with, but my OB/GYN said that is normal."

• MzD...
• June 28, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on regular pills for about 25 years without issue. I just finished my first pack of this and am not sure I want to start my second. I have been so irrationally angry, stressed, and depressed this last month. Angry over little things to the point of not sleeping several nights. I honestly was very concerned about what was happening to me. Also had very sore nipples and am super hungry all the time. So happy to find that others experienced this and I'm not losing my mind! I did not get my period, which is usual for me, but I do have cramps."

• moo...
• May 13, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on the pill for 3 weeks, and I've been experiencing hair loss, acne, sore breasts, fatigue, mood swings, and it lowered my milk supply. I also had a little spotting. I have decided to stop taking the pills."

• Ive...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 18, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on the NuvaRing, Depo shot, three different brands of pills, condoms, and finally switched midwives, and she suggested Jolivette. I am a newly married 26-year-old elementary school teacher and athlete training for triathlons, and I have been able to maintain a lower weight. I still have a sex drive, although I have lost my period now for three months. I'm currently an athletic size 10, so weight is not an issue there. The loss of a period leads to having to take monthly pregnancy tests, but I'd rather have to take those than have a period or a child with FAS. The only complaints are tender breasts practically constantly and two to three constant acne spots on my chin. Easily covered with foundation."

• Anx...
• December 19, 2011

For Birth Control "First, this pill kind of freaks me out with the whole 'have to take it within the hour at the same time every day.' I also deal with no period for a week, a period of 3 days, no period for 4 days, then a period of another 2 days...on and on and on. I have been on it for three months and thinking that this might not be the pill for me. It has given me some anxiety and increased my mood swings. I do have breast tenderness at times. Probably not the pill for me. But I was put on it since other birth control pills give me a headache, and so far this pill has never given me a headache, so at least that has worked."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2016

For Birth Control "Tried for 3 months because all other types of pills were causing me ovulation cyst problems. Jolivette made me gain weight, bloat, break out on my face, feel depressed, have low libido, and very swollen, sore breasts. This pill is not worth the issues. I'm stopping immediately. I have never gained weight on a pill like this. I work out and am pretty fit. Hopefully, I can lose it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2016

For Birth Control "The first month I took this pill, I had extremely tender and sore breasts. I also had spotting and got my period 4 times in two months. I finally stopped taking it the second week into the 3rd month because I got terrible acne, like I've never had in my life, and my period, again. Worst pill I've been on."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2016

For Birth Control "The first month I took this pill, I had extremely tender and sore breasts. I also had spotting and got my period 4 times in two months. I finally stopped taking it the second week into the 3rd month because I got terrible acne, like I've never had in my life, and my period, again. Worst pill I've been on."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 9, 2019

For Birth Control "Major weight gain! Holy heck! Want to know how bad it was? There happened to be a lapse in my refill of this medication. I could not get it for almost 3 weeks. I lost almost 15 pounds. Started taking it again - boom. Weight is back. It seems so hard to believe that the 0.35 mg I am on causes so much hassle. Side effects at the beginning were so bad I thought I was going insane. Massive mood swings, my breasts hurt so bad I thought I was going to die of boob pain, back pain, horrible weight gain... I could go on and on! Also, I got pregnant on this medicine even with perfect use in the first 6 months of taking this medication despite my husband 'pulling out' and suffered a miscarriage. I literally had no clue I was pregnant until that happened! Scary! I've been on all the other brand names of this medicine Errin (discontinued?) and Heather - but Jolivette is the WORST!"

• Emi...
• September 8, 2016

For Birth Control "I had previously been on Errin for 1 year. After switching pharmacies, they gave me the generic version, Jolivette. I'm finishing up my first pack this week. While on Errin, I had two periods a month (aggravating, I know!), but it was just like clockwork. After starting Jolivette, I had my first period during my second week but did not start on my fourth week like I did with Errin. I called my doctor, and she told me that even though they are essentially the same drug, they can affect you differently. She told me to give it a few months to work itself out. The only complaint I would have so far is how ridiculously pregnant it makes you feel. I had very sore and tender breasts for almost 2 weeks and irregular periods! Time will tell!"

• Emi...
• September 8, 2016

For Birth Control "I had previously been on Errin for 1 year. After switching pharmacies, they gave me the generic version, Jolivette. I'm finishing up my first pack this week. While on Errin, I had two periods a month (aggravating, I know!), but it was just like clockwork. After starting Jolivette, I had my first period during my second week but did not start on my fourth week like I did with Errin. I called my doctor, and she told me that even though they are essentially the same drug, they can affect you differently. She told me to give it a few months to work itself out. The only complaint I would have so far is how ridiculously pregnant it makes you feel. I had very sore and tender breasts for almost 2 weeks and irregular periods! Time will tell!"

• HHa...
• August 17, 2018

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking this pill for about six months because of migraines, and combo pills were giving me serious depression. When I started it, I bled for three weeks. Not spotting, heavy bleeding. They said I’d adjust, and finally I did, but my periods became even more irregular, painful, and heavy. Then I noticed that sex was becoming painful, orgasms were even becoming painful! I was super dry down there and irritated, and my breasts were always sore, tons of cystic acne. I was getting hot flashes and sweating tons, basically menopause at 22 but still bleeding! And then the final straw: I started getting yeast infections every two weeks like clockwork. Ridiculous. I’d never had any problem like that until I started this medication. I discontinued it one week ago and immediately felt better. Everything is back to normal everywhere, and I’ll never take a mini pill again. The only good thing I can think of is an increase in cup size, and that’s not worth it if everything hurts!"