Contraception Reviews

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown73121
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd Jul 24

Volnea birth control pill  
•  Still using

I have been on birth control for a year and a half now. The pharmacy switched what brand they gave me, and even though it had the “same ingredients” it’s like you’re starting a whole new pill so your body has to adjust all over again. Im on month 6 of taking this one and Im consistently having break through bleeding the week before my placebo pill week, so im bleeding for two weeks every month. Im about to go off of it the beginning of September anyway, so i’m just pushing through, but if I have to take one in the future i will 100% be asking for a different pill. Ive had no other side effect except that which is great but the bleeding extra and the dull cramps that stick around those two weeks are annoying.


Mood

Somewhat positive

Skin

No change

Sex drive

No change

Weight

No change

Bleeds

Spotting

Mood

Don't know

Skin

Don't know

Sex drive

Don't know

Weight

Don't know

Cycle return to normal

I don't know / can't tell
While using
 Period like cramps
 Hair loss
 Vaginal dryness
After using

No side effects provided

No experience provided


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Aubra birth control pill  

I have pmdd and the progesterone in this pill is known to not be great for that, so take this review with a grain of salt. The first day I was a little nauseous and had some headaches but nothing that major. My boobs hurt for the first month and after that the pain started to subside. What got me was the emotional side effect. When I get pms I tend to get really depressed and anxious and I get extra sensitive to how people act around me. On Audra, every day of the active pills was like that. There was a point towards the end of the first pack where I felt so depressed that I could barely get myself out of bed. Things that wouldn’t bother me usually started causing mental breakdowns. I started avoiding people because I felt like everyone hated me and that everything I said was wrong. All of the feelings were similar to what I experience with my pmdd, but it can be very debilitating experiencing that everyday rather than a few days every month. The only relief I got was when I started the placebo pills, I felt like myself for the first time since starting the pills, and my roommate even mentioned I seemed happier all of the sudden, though I do think it’s made my period cramps last longer (I’m usually fine after day one but on day three I was still feeling slight cramps). The second month wasn’t as bad but I was still crying everyday about things that did not warrant me crying lol. I ended up talking to my doc and we’ve decided to switch pills because I don’t think I can deal with this anymore. The first two days being off were rough since I stopped in the middle of the second pack. I started crying hysterically about something the first night and then spent the next day feeling numb and lying in bed. But after that I had my period and I finally feel like myself again. Hopefully the next pill will work better.

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Very negative mood

1 more effect

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
34 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  5 days ago

Loryna birth control pill  

I’ve heard this birth control is supposed to be helpful for acne, but I have been flushed since I started taking it and seen a couple breakouts, and I haven’t even finished my first pack yet. I have also been sweating profusely off and on since the second week of taking it. Those are the most significant side effects I’ve noticed. I did just have my Mirena IUD removed after my uterus tried to absorb it, so these effects could be related to that. I’ve been on many different birth control pills over the past 15 years and usually I have no side effects after the first month or two, so we’ll see.


Decreased sex drive

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Loestrin 21 1/20 birth control pill  

It is not bad. The bad thing about it is it did make me gain weight and made my boobs go from a C to a DD and it kind of hurts my back. I gained like 10-15 lbs and I am unable to lose it no matter what diets I do. My skin has cleared up and my hair isn’t as oily and my periods have stopped which is really nice though.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

Yaz birth control pill  

I had severe anxiety on this pill, and also all of the sudden got motion sick all the time. I was nauseous everyday and lost weight because I couldn't eat. It did definitely help with acne and my previously irregular periods. However, I lost 20 pounds and had to eventually stop. Within a week of stopping, my mood returned to normal and I wasn't panicking all the time. Within a few months, however, my acne got way worse and I started getting cystic acne along my jawline. I also still suddenly get motion sick sometimes, and this isn't something I ever had before.


Very negative mood

2 more effects

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 8+ yr
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  20th May 25

Yaz birth control pill  

I’ve tried the shot, the ring, different pills, this is the one. Weight gain was an important factor as was acne. I have not gained weight and have had only an occasional acne bump likely due to another cause. For birth control, just make sure you take the pill daily at the same time. I no longer experience mood swings or pms in anyway. I also do not have periods bc with my doctor’s approval, I take the pill straight through each month due to endometriosis.


Somewhat positive mood

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  18th May 25

Apri birth control pill  

Na


Top side effects not reported

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
36 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  6th May 25

Combination birth control pill  

Not pleasant. Slynd seems to yes, decrease my flow, but the side effects are horrendous


Worse skin

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd May 25

Loryna birth control pill  

Began experiencing yeast infections almost immediately after beginning medications, even though I’ve had zero history of yeast infections in the past. Also experienced increase vaginal dryness with painful intercourse. Last but not least, I feel like my depression has been worse.


Very negative mood

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th Apr 25

Yasmin birth control pill  

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Improved skin

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
30 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  28th Apr 25

Hailey Fe 1/20 birth control pill  

So far, I have not had the great experience. I keep spotting a lot after my period ended and seems like it’s never ending so far no cramping, but never experienced this before.


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Aubra birth control pill  

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Very negative mood

1 more effect

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
34 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  5 days ago

Loryna birth control pill  

I’ve heard this birth control is supposed to be helpful for acne, but I have been flushed since I started taking it and seen a couple breakouts, and I haven’t even finished my first pack yet. I have also been sweating profusely off and on since the second week of taking it. Those are the most significant side effects I’ve noticed. I did just have my Mirena IUD removed after my uterus tried to absorb it, so these effects could be related to that. I’ve been on many different birth control pills over the past 15 years and usually I have no side effects after the first month or two, so we’ll see.


Decreased sex drive

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Loestrin 21 1/20 birth control pill  

It is not bad. The bad thing about it is it did make me gain weight and made my boobs go from a C to a DD and it kind of hurts my back. I gained like 10-15 lbs and I am unable to lose it no matter what diets I do. My skin has cleared up and my hair isn’t as oily and my periods have stopped which is really nice though.


Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

Yaz birth control pill  

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Very negative mood

2 more effects

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 8+ yr
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  20th May 25

Yaz birth control pill  

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Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  18th May 25

Apri birth control pill  

Na


Top side effects not reported

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
36 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  6th May 25

Combination birth control pill  

Not pleasant. Slynd seems to yes, decrease my flow, but the side effects are horrendous


Worse skin

1 more effect

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd May 25

Loryna birth control pill  

Began experiencing yeast infections almost immediately after beginning medications, even though I’ve had zero history of yeast infections in the past. Also experienced increase vaginal dryness with painful intercourse. Last but not least, I feel like my depression has been worse.


Very negative mood

2 more effects

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th Apr 25

Yasmin birth control pill  

.


Improved skin

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
30 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  28th Apr 25

Hailey Fe 1/20 birth control pill  

So far, I have not had the great experience. I keep spotting a lot after my period ended and seems like it’s never ending so far no cramping, but never experienced this before.


Very positive mood

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