Eloine pill reviews

I unfortunately had to stop taking this after the 3 month period because of the amount of bleeding I was experiencing. Long periods and constant breakthrough bleeding throughout the month. Also had consistent headaches. Unsure if this was caused by the contracpetion but that was the main side effect I experienced.

So far I love Eloine. I take it in the evening which stops me getting nausea. First week I had a bit of nausea and spotting but giving it time to settle, it stopped. My rosacea came back mildly, but it’s worth it as I love this pill so much and I can deal with skin issues easier than mood issues. So glad I tried this one. I hated all other combo pills.

After having tried the copper coil, which really did not work for me due to constant spotting, I switched to the pill. Having been on the pill before, I was looking for a contraceptive that would also help with clear skin and not cause hair loss, similar to Dianette or Yasmin. I tried returning onto Yasmin but had too many side effects. Due to my age, doctors were reluctant to put me on the combined pill, but I was concerned the mini-pill would not have the same benefits as the combined pill. Eventually, a senior doctor advised I try Eloine, which is similar in benefits but still lower dose than Yasmin. I had some side effects initially and felt the effect on my mood, but after 3 months, I barely have any side effects, clear skin and no additional hair loss.

I started taking this medication after doing research into combined pills. I started birth control from pre-teen age and had bad experiences, especially related to low mood, anxiety and depressive symptoms (using cerzette and logynon). I wanted to find a pill which would not affect my mental health, but would improve my acne, lessen menstrual symptoms and be effective as a contraception. I came across Yaz, which was discontinued so requested this alternative from my GP. My doctor warned me about increased blood pressure, which I have experienced but I'm still in the normal range. I have gained weight on this pill, but I have also gone through the later stages of puberty while using this pill (so my body has changed anyway). I may have gained weight for other reasons, but I have noticed my appetite increase. Compared to other pills, the notable effects on mood were probably external environmental factors rather than due to the pill. I do experience anxiety anyway. After being on this pill for about 3 years, which included the coming out of lockdown phase, I would say my mental health is now stable and I'm still using this pill. In terms of sex drive, it has decreased slightly, but this could be due to being in a long-term relationship too/other environmental factors. My skin has significantly cleared. I choose to not take the break on this pill, which I did double check with a doctor about. I wouldn't do this without checking. I have experienced breakthrough bleeding as a result of this, but it stops if I take the pill consistently every day at exactly the same time. I have never been pregnant while on this pill and plan to stay on it. Overall, at 19, I feel I am very stable, mentally and in terms of menstruation. I would recommend it. I do advise trial and error as birth control effects everyone differently :)

I loved this pill and really wanted to stay on it, it was great for my mood and pms and my skin cleared up beautifully but a few months in I developed quite severe ibs symptoms that became intolerable. As soon as I stopped this pill they went away completely. I'm so sad as I liked everything else about this pill.

After being pill free for years and managing severe PMS in other ways, I decided to go back on the pill as I was in a new relationship. I experienced low moods towards the end of my cycle when I will pill free but also experienced real highs and pangs of high sex drive. This pill really does “flatten” my mood. I still get a little down, tired, achy with brain fog toward end of cycle. But I don’t get any highs or sex drive. I’m very flat on this pill, I could take or leave most things. I tried to come off this pill, but the breast pain and nipple soreness was outrageous so went back on!

This pill was prescribed to me to help with PMDD symptoms. After a week it caused me to begin having extremely severe panic attacks during which I couldn’t breathe and experienced worrying limb numbness. I didn’t sleep for a week and stopped taking it straight away. Worst experience of my life!

Dr Fran recommended this pill as an option to help me manage my pain levels without affecting my mental health. I have suspected endometriosis and some significant mental health issues too. Prior to trying this pill, I was at my wits end. I was in severe pain every day with frequent flare ups leaving me stuck in bed or throwing up for hours on end. I’d tried a few GP prescribed pills which had been devastating for my mental and physical health. My appointment with Dr Fran was a last attempt to try hormonal methods of management. Overall the experience has been positive. Dr Fran recommended I take the pill continuously for as long as my body could tolerate to a maximum of three months. Half way through month two I had break through bleeding for a few days so took a 4 day pill break. I’m now trialling a two month continuous cycle with a 4 day break. I can definitely feel period like symptoms as my hormone levels change. And I can tell when my body needs a break - my endometriosis symptoms push back through but after a break they abate again. It’ll take some playing around with to get it right but I feel positive that this could be a long term solution to improve my quality of life. Side effects have occurred but nothing significant really. I’ve definitely had a slightly lower libido. Otherwise I’ve noted some vaginal dryness/soreness. This seems to be easing up now I’m into my 4th (ish) month of taking this pill. The only side effect that is proving to be quite a problem for me is hormonal mouth ulcers/mouth soreness. This has never been a problem for me until now so has most definitely been brought on by this pill. They seem to occur mid-way through each packet but do stick around for a good week or two so it feels like I have them a lot. They are rather painful and nothing really helps to get rid of them quickly or to relive the pain. I am hoping this will also abate once I settle into a routine with how I take this pill. I plan on booking an appointment to discuss it and get some further advice. Compared to the pain I was in, this is minor but it is starting to get me down. My mental health has actually been more stable on this pill which was unexpected! I haven’t gained any weight despite having more of an appetite. I actually think I’ve lost a little weight. Regardless, I actually feel better about my body than I have in years. I’m recovered from anorexia and have avoided looking at myself for years. Since being on this pill I seem to see my body differently and have way more positive days than negative. I do get bloated still but not as often as I did. Planning to keep going with this pill - huge thank you to Dr Fran for validating my pain and making me feel like I was worth listening to.

I’ve been taking Eloine for 5 months now after having bad experiences with the mini pill (non stop bleeding) and Rigevidon (made me miserable). Although I had some breakthrough bleeding the first few months, that has now stopped and I have noticed no other side effects. I mainly started taking the pill to help with painful periods, and have experienced nothing more than mild discomfort whilst on Eloine.

I suffer from PMDD which has become worse in recent years so decided to try the combined pill again to manage this as this is the only thing that has helped in the past (the mini-pill made things 1000x worse). After extensive research in the better options for those with PMS and PMDD I decided to try eloine, due to the lower oestrogen in comparison to other combined pills, and anti-androgenic properties. When I first started taking this pill, I noticed good improvements in terms of less body hair growth, acne reduced and controlled the horrific mood swings and depression I used to get in the 2 weeks leading up to my period due. My breasts were tender and enlarged for the first couple of months which soon settled. In the first few months I had recurring thrush which was difficult to control, however this since settled. Had night sweats since starting which dis not settle, however I could live with this. Breakthrough bleeding happened most months, especially when starting a new strip without taking a break (recommended for PMDD) Been having major issues with eloine for the past couple of months however, now stopped taking to see if symptoms improve. My sex drive was poor since starting, however it got to the point where it was non-existant. The breakthrough bleeding and bleeding after finishing a strip had become unbearable- much heavier bleeding in comparison to having normal periods prior to contraception, and cramps were much worse. The bleeding would be very heavy for up to 4 days before settling and becoming lighter in comparison to the 2 days it would last with a normal period. I would also pass large clots at times which were quite alarming. It had got the the point where I have become anaemic and decided to draw the line here and stop taking. My mood had also become much worse in terms of irritability and depression. Although this pill was useful in terms of reducing and slowing growth of body hair, it has had a negative effect on my head hair. I have always had very thick hair however since starting eloine I started losing a great deal of hair, and it is now noticeably thinner which has devastated me (granted, the anaemia probably isn't helping this matter although hair loss has been ongoing since starting the pill). It's a shame as the positive effects of eloine outweighed the negatives when I first started to take it, I don't know why it's only started to affect me so badly in the past couple of months. If any of my friends or family considered starting eloine, I would tell them it was great in the short term but take caution if considering it for the long term. However, I only have my own experience to go off, and it could be great for others in the long term.