Norlyda User Reviews & Ratings

• Ms ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2021

For Endometriosis "Nuvaring user aged 19-22, tried again at 29. In 2016, I began having pelvic pain, turned out to be a ruptured cyst. In 2019 and 2020, I underwent testing for endometriosis. In 2021, I had a triple-surgeon operation for endo and was put on Norlyda to keep hormones in balance, at the age of 34. I noticed tiredness with the first packet. I am about to finish my third pack, and my skin itches horribly every day, my vision gets blurry, I'm sweating more, feeling depressed (and coping differently), and have gained 13 lbs!! These are listed side effects for Norlyda, unbeknownst to me. What's not listed is that my nipples look incredibly ugly now, my butt crack hair grows quickly, and I have more acne breakouts. BUT, I am living pain-free and with little effect on my pooping schedule. My periods are sporadic, usually shorter with darker blood. My whole body changed using this birth control. :( Sorry if TMI, but I think it's important to share, and I hope I helped someone with my experience."

• man...
• May 9, 2021

For Endometriosis "I’ve been on Norlyda (norethindrone) for almost 2 months now. My doctor prescribed it to help with my severe periods due to endometriosis, and I was bleeding insanely badly and having severe cramps. Ever since I started this, I have yet to have a period. I take it at the same time every day, the most I’ve gone is 12 minutes past my pill time. The only side effects I've had were some acne for the first couple of weeks, but now my skin has stayed clear, my breasts are slightly smaller, I am slightly more bloated (but I do have IBS and endo), and I had some trouble sleeping for like the first 2 weeks, but nothing crazy-just had a hard time falling asleep. I have depression and anxiety, and this medication has not affected it. I think the key to this pill is taking it at the same time every day. So far, I would rate it 10/10."

• Cia...
• December 21, 2019

For Birth Control "I started these birth control pills Norlyda 2 weeks ago. After the second day of taking them, I started a period that lasted for 8 days. It stopped and came back 4 days later. It has now been on for another week and still hasn't ended. It’s heavy, and I’m going through tampons like crazy. I have to wear a pad as well because the flow is so heavy. The cramps are horrible. I’ve been on birth control pills before and never had an experience like this. I’ve contacted my doctor and was told that this is normal because my period has to regulate and that it can take up to 3 months with these pills to regulate. Meaning that I can be bleeding like this for 3 months. There is no way losing this much blood for all these days is normal. I will be contacting my doctor again to see if they can prescribe me another kind of pill because I cannot deal with all this bleeding and cramping. Also, these pills don’t have placebos. You never know when your period is going to arrive. I do not recommend these."

• Cob...
• April 8, 2019

For Birth Control "My obgyn switched me from years of combo pills to this since I am 35 and smoke. I hated this pill. I had a period twice a month for 9-10 days. It would go from light to heavy at any given time. I went off the pill completely to see how my periods would be. Still painful and somewhat heavy. My main reason for using the pill was for periods and possible endo. Also for clear skin and pregnancy protection. I called my obgyn and had her try me on another brand. I explained to her that every brand will affect people differently due to inactive ingredients. I learned this when they discontinued my favorite pill, Lutera, and tried me on other pills said to be the same but were not. She agreed, and so now I am on Ortho Micronor. So far, it agrees with me. 5-day light periods with 1 medium day."

• Boo...
• January 25, 2021

For Birth Control "Only started taking this because of stroke risk being over 40. Took Lo Lo Estrin Fe for years and loved it. Been on this over a year and honestly should have stopped long ago. My periods are now coming 2-3 times a month, and they last 3-10 days. May just have to get my tubes tied because I am so tired of constant bleeding on this pill, and my doc advises that I shouldn't go back to pills containing estrogen. Giving it a 4/10 because I never got pregnant but hated always being on my period."

• Hop...
• March 16, 2019

For Endometriosis "I was having awful periods, and my side was always hurting even when I wasn’t on my period. I started taking Norlyda in October. I had adjustment bleeding mid-November that lasted a few weeks. Previously, I’ve always had regular periods, but since starting Norlyda, I haven’t. After the adjustment bleeding, I had my last real period in December. A week after, I had another “period” that lasted 3 days. I bled a little mid-January, but since then, none. Since starting the pill, I’ve had bad stomach problems and still had side pain. I stopped taking it the last week of February. It’s now March 16th, and I have started bleeding again. I don’t like that it stopped my periods altogether. It didn’t help with my pain, and I had almost constant diarrhea. I tried changing my diet, etc., and NOTHING made me feel better. Now that I’m off the pill, I haven’t had a stomach episode in about 3 weeks. My side still hurts some, but it was nowhere like it was when I was on the pill."

• Mis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2019

For Birth Control "I'm 36 years old. Was on NuvaRing and loved it, but after being off it for a while, then when I went back on it, it was giving me an upset stomach. So we tried this Norlyda pill. I have horrible PMS and PMDD. My symptoms leading up are worse than anything during my actual period. First month was fine. Now I'm on month 3 and never know when my period is going to be. I bleed on and off and once for 2 weeks. Which I was told that's shedding the lining of the uterus. I just still don't feel like it's helped much. But just wait and see."

• Kim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2020

For Birth Control "This is the worst contraceptive BC experience I’ve ever had. I was prescribed Norlyda because I smoke, tried it for about 5 months. I’ve been having my period for two weeks in a month, and finally, I had my period for 3 weeks and I stopped taking this pill. I’ve been taking them same time every day too. I’m using up a lot of pads and tampons, so sick of this, I’m done!"

• Wen...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 27, 2023

For Birth Control "I found Norlyda to be super helpful. During my chemo treatment, I was literally hemorrhaging. I could not leave the house, and I was incredibly anemic because of the heavy bleeding. My oncologist said no estrogen, but the chemo made a hysterectomy impossible. My GYN put me on Norlyda, and the bleeding stopped within a few days, and I have not had a period since. An added benefit was that my mood swings also stopped, and I evened out emotionally as well. I have not noticed any side effects. It was really helpful in my case."

• Kay...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 11, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I’ve been on this pill for 8 months, and I still bleed. Sometimes it’s 2 weeks, others, it’s 4 days of bleeding. I’m so over it! The doctor put me on this pill to stop my period... not working! A hysterectomy is in the future."

• Big...
• June 13, 2022

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Took this birth control for 1 1/2 months, and it was the absolute worst experience I’ve ever had. I was prescribed this medicine due to a cyst that kept rupturing and causing me lots of pain. I’ve already had 1 ovary removed due to this, but the doctors didn’t want to remove this one. I bled the entire 1 1/2 months with cramps so bad that I took pain meds daily. I couldn’t even walk straight, the pain was so bad. Halfway through, I started producing blood clots the size of golf balls. They were so big I could feel them sliding out when I stood up. Finally, I was switched to SLYND and instantly stopped bleeding. I wouldn’t recommend this pill to anyone. It was the most miserable month of my life."

• Ang...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I don't like this pill. I’m on my fourth month, my periods are pretty much every 2-3 weeks and are getting heavier and lasting longer. I wish I was in a position to just go back off birth control. But I’m using it to fix some endo. Maybe a couple more months and I’ll just quit it. Four stars because I’m not pregnant. But it’s harder to have sex when you always have your period."

• MAR...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been taking this pill for about a month. This is actually my first time ever taking BC. I must say the first week just a bit nauseous and slightly dizzy. Other than that, no problems. I get my period every month with no problems and happy that I don't need to worry about getting pregnant."

• Hea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2022

For Birth Control "Started this because my doctor was worried about my blood pressure on the combo pill. I’m on my second pack. The first two to three weeks, my nipples were so sore. I haven't had sex since starting, as my husband is deployed, so I wasn’t worried about pregnancy. Once my nipples calmed down, then my breasts were tender as if I were about to start my period. I get hormonal headaches usually the week prior to my period, but I had more than usual the 4th week of these pills. Then, no period, and all the breast tenderness and headaches stopped as if I had my period. It’s strange. So, considering my husband was home before I started this pill, I decided to take a pregnancy test, which was negative. So now I’m in my second pack, wondering if I’m going to get a period of any kind or not. If I get the headaches again, I intend on switching."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 21, 2018

For Birth Control "I've enjoyed the non-estrogen birth control. I'm petite, active, healthy diet, and the only thing I take is this pill and no other medications. I have had a small increase in acne outbreaks and weight gain, but I'm also in nursing school, working, and planning a wedding, so I don't blame my birth control entirely on a little 3 lb weight gain or acne. I take a week off between each pack so my body can be natural and have a period, that is for my own health reasons. I overall am much happier with this BC than any other I have tried, and the risks are far less than the estrogen-based options. Also, it took time, as with all BC, for my body to adjust to new hormones and monthly changes that are from my would-be cycle. I recommend estrogen-free BC to all females due to decreased risks."

• Anonymous
• October 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I've just recently restarted this BC. I took it for years after being switched from Kariva, which gave me migraines 4x a week. With Norlyda, I hardly get any migraines. My periods are few and far between, if any. My skin breaks out here and there, but I feel like Norlyda helps a little. I'm underweight for my height and wish Norlyda would help me gain a little weight, but it hasn't. Overall, good experience on this BC."

• fan...
• January 15, 2019

For Birth Control "I'm 19, and this is my first BC experience. The first three months on this pill kind of sucked, but I expected that. Your body needs time to adjust. I had a lot of spotting and irregular periods (2 in one month, 8 days between cycles, etc.). But these are really the only side effects worth mentioning. I had lost some weight due to lack of appetite right before starting, and I'm since back to my normal weight, so I can't say if this is because of the pill or because I started eating normally. I've always had acne, and it's no better or worse than before. I'm into my 4th pack, and things have gotten much better for now. I haven't had any spotting in a while, and it looks like I'll be getting my period at my normal time this month. You have to take it at the same time every day. Consider your schedule/routine when deciding on a time. The pill is most effective for 20 hours, so also consider when you are most likely to have sex. 12 PM is perfect for me."

• Rim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2021

For Birth Control "Over 40, so this was suggested for me. I've been on it for 2 1/2 weeks and have bled every single day. This is not light spotting, but several pads/tampons a day. Yes, it stops you from getting pregnant, but I don’t like the side effects."

• Dev...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 8, 2022

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I've been taking Norlyda for quite a while due to abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) that caused a lot of pain and anemia. I personally haven't had a period in about 3 years since I started it. Positive experience for me."

• Ccm...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 21, 2022

For Birth Control "I take Norlyda to manage my PCOS because I can't take the estrogen combo pill since it is risky as I have issues with blood pressure. Since I naturally get irregular periods because of my PCOS and this pill doesn’t have estrogen, my periods are still irregular, but in my 6ish months of taking it, my periods have only ever been light bleeding for 3-5 days. My ob-gyn says this is normal, and some people don’t even get their periods on it, so I guess it’s nice in that respect. I just wish that I was able to know when I would get my periods like I was on the combo pill. I haven’t really had any side effects, and the combo pill I was taking before gave me migraines and made me super emotional/depressed, whereas Norlyda doesn’t, so no complaints about that. I could see how for people who normally get their periods routinely, this pill might mess with that, making them frustrated, but I’m used to irregular periods, so it’s no issue."

• JBa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 10, 2021

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I’m on my 3rd month on this birth control, and I am exhausted. The first two months I had a period for two weeks long, with MAJOR cramps. As of now, I’m currently on my 8th day of my period and have had cramps every day so far. The only positive is I don’t have migraines like my last birth control. But, at this point, I’ve decided to get off of it. Reading the previous comments gives me comfort that I’m not the only one going through it. But I have officially decided to stop taking this birth control, and I would not recommend it to anyone else. I’m giving it a two rating because I haven’t gotten pregnant."

• Mig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2020

For Birth Control "Started this pill, Norlyda, for birth control 4 months ago. Overall, very happy because I had been having regular aura migraines with my old bc (Junel, a combo pill), and I haven’t had a single one since I switched. Periods are definitely a little heavier than on Junel but not awful. The last two months, I had two periods a month (for 4 days at a time). No acne or other side effects, though! Worth a try and definitely a good option if estrogen pills trigger migraines! Have to take exactly on time for it to be effective, so if you’re bad with that, use back-up."

• Oli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2023

For Birth Control "The side effects in terms of depression, anxiety, and weight gain are the worst. I gained almost 30 pounds in a year and cried every single day while taking this. Once I stopped, it slowly helped with the depression, but my anxiety stuck around, and it is 20 times harder to lose weight. My doctor recommended this brand because of my migraines, and I definitely don’t recommend it to anyone who has signs of depression or anxiety. It may make it worsen a lot more."

• Kei...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 28, 2022

For Birth Control "I have been on this BC for about 4 months now. My doctor put me on this brand because I'm breastfeeding. My milk supply did not change. Only had one period 8 days after I started taking it, I haven't had one since. The first and second month had me with cramps, no bleeding, and I was so tired, but that went away. I am hungry a lot! After I eat, I still feel hungry. Thank God I don't gain weight easily. Don't have any problems on the pill, but I am kind of worried about not getting my period. I have to take a PT every month to make sure. I will give this a 9! Love it, best BC I have been on!"

• Sur...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 12, 2022

For Birth Control "Got pregnant while on this pill. Missed periods throughout taking it, and then on a whim took a pregnancy test, and surprise! We’ve got another on the way. Overall, this one is bunk. Repeat episodes of missed periods and then pregnancy."