Reviewer: Marie, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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The side effects for me were itchy scalp and hair loss, excessive gas, headaches, tiredness, depression, and alcohol made me extra sick.This is the only time I've used any of hormonal birth control so I cant compare it to others, I took it for about 4 months but stopped because of the side effects. Also gave me headaches the first week after stopping taking it and have been spotting bleeding o ... Show Full Comment

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The side effects for me were itchy scalp and hair loss, excessive gas, headaches, tiredness, depression, and alcohol made me extra sick.This is the only time I've used any of hormonal birth control so I cant compare it to others, I took it for about 4 months but stopped because of the side effects. Also gave me headaches the first week after stopping taking it and have been spotting bleeding on and off for a couple weeks now.
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Reviewer: Lexi P, 13-18 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I have been on Cyclafem for about 6 months now and I really couldn't be happier. Everybody is different, but I put my trust in this pill. I was on Lo Loestrin Fe for 6 months prior and it was terrible- acne, horrid mood swings, the whole thing. I switched to Cyclafem and not only do my periods begin THE DAY OF indication on my packet; they only last 3 days! And they're so light! I really d ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on Cyclafem for about 6 months now and I really couldn't be happier. Everybody is different, but I put my trust in this pill. I was on Lo Loestrin Fe for 6 months prior and it was terrible- acne, horrid mood swings, the whole thing. I switched to Cyclafem and not only do my periods begin THE DAY OF indication on my packet; they only last 3 days! And they're so light! I really don't even need to use a tampon. I've had no side effects whatsoever really. Overall using it for birth control. Me and my boyfriend of 2 years have unprotected sex and this pill has always had my back. No cramps at all really. The only time I feel mood/slightly cramp is the week of my ovulation, (week 2) the week of my period is normal as can be! Really thankful for this pill!! #TeamNoBabies
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Reviewer: rhapsody88, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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You may be one of those people who are sensitive to certain progestins like I am. Apri made me so depressed I didn't want to get out of bed. Cryselle gave me a rash and painful cystic acne but my sex drive was that of a 16 year old boy. Junel didn't diminish my sex drive but it slightly improved my cystic acne. Now I'm on Cyclafem and my sex-drive is normal, but I still have cystic ... Show Full Comment

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You may be one of those people who are sensitive to certain progestins like I am. Apri made me so depressed I didn't want to get out of bed. Cryselle gave me a rash and painful cystic acne but my sex drive was that of a 16 year old boy. Junel didn't diminish my sex drive but it slightly improved my cystic acne. Now I'm on Cyclafem and my sex-drive is normal, but I still have cystic acne on my back and chest (6-8 cysts). When I'm on the placebo pills I have zero acne and the cysts clear up practically overnight. My doctor is switching my pill to Nortrel .5/35 as the lower Norethindrone dose may rid my back and chest acne. I can deal with 2-4 cysts every month. At least I'm not depressed, unmotivated, bloated and moody 3 weeks out of 4. I must say for those of you dealing with terrible side effects don't give up! Patience is key. Every woman's body is different and it takes time to find a hormonal method that works best with your chemical makeup and age. Tell those around you that you're trying to find the right pill and to be vocal on any changes they may see that you don't. Plus, it will help to keep you sane with a good support group while you ride the birth control pill hormonal roller coaster.
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Reviewer: 19-24 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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For the first two months, things seemed to be completely fine with no side effects (except for a little spotting the first two weeks but that was expected). THEN as soon as I hit month three on Cyclafem I got the worst cystic acne of my life. I've never had perfect skin, but the acne covering my checks and chin was way worse than anything I had ever experienced, plus extremely painful. I conta ... Show Full Comment

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For the first two months, things seemed to be completely fine with no side effects (except for a little spotting the first two weeks but that was expected). THEN as soon as I hit month three on Cyclafem I got the worst cystic acne of my life. I've never had perfect skin, but the acne covering my checks and chin was way worse than anything I had ever experienced, plus extremely painful. I contacted my doctor, and she said to stick it out for the month in hopes that it would get better, and that maybe the acne was due to a change in diet or something. All of month three was awful, and then during the week of my period my skin magically seemed to get slightly better. I took one week of month four (the acne came back just as bad as before) before switching to a new pill. My skin is slowly recovering, but I would not recommend this pill.
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Reviewer: Laurenncoa, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have had no side effects or reactions while taking this medication. I have been using Cyclafem 1/35 for two years now and have continued with my daily activities as normal with no interruptions from symptoms related to taking it.

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I have had no side effects or reactions while taking this medication. I have been using Cyclafem 1/35 for two years now and have continued with my daily activities as normal with no interruptions from symptoms related to taking it.
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