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My OB/GYN placed me on this pill because I was at risk for a stroke while being on estrogen birth controls. I have been taking this medication for 2 months with no side effects: migraines have stopped, no acne, no mood swings, no weight gain, no spotting, and sex drive is still intact. The first month of taking this pill my period was extremely light (almost nonexistant) and lasted only two days. ...

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4 People found this comment helpful

I have been taking for a few months. Ihave missed. Myperiod for almost 2 months with some spotting, and weight gain within 2 to 4 months. I also have some discharge. I havehad multiple negative pregnancy tests.

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LyzaEqualsMeno | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/11/2023
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.0
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This needs to be taken off the market and if not then you need to inform women that this can put them into an early menopause if taken for too long. I've been through numerous tests to find out what is the cause and theyre finding nothing and ultimately it's leading to Lyza.

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Ibt345 | 19-24 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/17/2018
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.0
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Taking Lyza made me break out HORRIBLY. I tried it out for 3 months and then it was so bad that I stopped taking it. Itâ??s inceedible how much it damaged my skin in only 3 months. Now itâ??s been 3 months since I stopped taking it and my skin is way better but i still have acne and i have really bad scars. I definitely would not take this again. Besides the acne, while taking Lyza I started to not get me periods anymore starting about the 3rd month. Everything else was fine. It didnâ??t give me mood swings or anything like that. Read More Read Less

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Ana | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/3/2018
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.3
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This stuff needs to be removed from the market! It’s so harmful and ages you fast!! I have dark racoon eyes, and dark marks all over my neck. Shortness of breath Horrible mood swings Horrible acne Enlarged poors And hair loss. Avoid this birth control because it literally IS THE PLAGUE!

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Dd | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/6/2018
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.0
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I usually have zero to little acne, a few months after taking this medication made me breakout horribly in places around my mouth, chin and forehead. My cystic acne was so bad. I had horrible mood swings. This pill wasn’t for me and now I am trying new birth control.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/13/2018
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I was concerned about starting a bc pill due to my high bp, then I found out about the mini pill w/o estrogen. Despite the negative reviews, I absolutely love Lyza. After a couple months I stopped getting a period. I just had a period every few months or it was just spotting for that period. Either way I like not getting a period so thatâ??s a plus w this pill. No side effects. Only thing is... you must take this pill at the same time each day!

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Gabi087 | 25-34 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/9/2017
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.7
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The birth control was very easy to use and it worked but the side effects where not that great. I started to lose my hair like ALOT! I ended up with a two bald patches on the left side of my head they where about 2 1/2â? X 1 1/2â? it was pretty bad and embarrassing... after I stopped taking them my hair started to grow back to normal. Iâ??ll mostly never take this birth control again hope you all do your research before taking a new birth control.

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Dana | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/7/2017
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.0
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LYZA BIRTH CONTROL These are the WORST birth control pills I have ever taken! I've only been taking them for a couple of weeks and I feel like a crazy person. I've been crying, (for no reason), been super depressed, my anxiety is terrible, along with daily headaches and break outs. I realize everyone's body reacts differently to medication, but I've read nothing but negative reviews. I can surely attest to that. I wouldn't advise anyone to take these. Absolutely awful.

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Clm | 25-34 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/27/2017
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.0
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Iâ??ve been taking Lyza for years now and I absolutely hate it. It has caused slight weight gain, some acne (esp. on chest), I have periods every two weeks, headaches and my mood swings are out of control. Iâ??ve gotten depressed, anxious and angry all of the time due to this bc. So glad that I have read these reviews, I was seeing a psych because I had no idea why I was depressed and angry all the time. Not fun! Besides all of that, Iâ??m stuck in it because all other bc raises my risk of a stroke due to bp and the fact that I smoke here and there. This is pure crap. I may try to stay off of it for a while and see if anything changes. Read More Read Less

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kmbailey | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/30/2017
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been taking Lyza for two months now. I was very anxious about going back on the pill after have an IUD for the past several years. I have noticed acne which I have never had before, but nothing extreme. I eat healthy and exercise about three times a week, I haven't noticed any water weight or bloating. Other than the mild acne, I'm pretty happy.

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mscamil | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/1/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been on this pill for a little over two months now and my experience has been horrible. I don't know anymore when I get my period. I am always spotting sometimes it's light for about 3 days then I get four days heavy bleeding. Then it goes back to spotting light for three days again... this is non stop. This is crazy I am changing to another type of birth control.

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mom-of-three | 35-44 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/6/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.7
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I took this pill for a month. It was so awful that I can't take it any more. The mood swings are 10 times worse than I've ever experienced before. I eat really healthy and I'm very active but had so much bloating and a fair amount of weight gain. I had less cramping but 7 days of heavy bleeding. The nausea was unbearable most of the time. While this pill was effective, the side effects were so horrible that I quit taking it. My husband and I decided one more baby and then sterilization. No more pills!Read More Read Less

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jlav34 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/29/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.7
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My OB/GYN placed me on this pill because I was at risk for a stroke while being on estrogen birth controls. I have been taking this medication for 2 months with no side effects: migraines have stopped, no acne, no mood swings, no weight gain, no spotting, and sex drive is still intact. The first month of taking this pill my period was extremely light (almost nonexistant) and lasted only two days. This month I didn't have a period and took a pregnancy test, it was negative. I read reviews that this is normal while taking this pill... Not sure if I like this factor? All in all, i'm pretty pleased with this birth control. Please note that this is a progestin only pill and it is important to take at it at the same time daily.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 19-24 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/20/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.3
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I started taking Lyza birth control because the combined pill I was on previously (Aubra) was causing me to get migraines. Since I've been on Lyza I have noticed that I have been VERY bloated. Also I have never had back acne before and now I do, but it is very mild. Not to mention I have had one period since I have been on this pill. I got a period after the first month and I have taken several pregnancy tests that all come up negative. Also...I have been totally moody. I constantly think my period is coming, but it never does. BUT on the bright side I don't get migraines anymore.Read More Read Less

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Maria | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/15/2015
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been using this birth control for over a year and I have not had any side effects. I feel great and continue to workout and eat very clean. I doubt that a pill can cause someone to fill bloated or gain weight...I would rethink what people are eating because food is a major factor for a lot of side effects. Eat clean and workout and you will be fine :) it has worked for me.

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Anonymous | 19-24 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/7/2015
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.3
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I switched from the Mirena to Lyza and the relief from horrendous cramps was amazing and instantaneous. However, I have noticed slight weight gain (about 5 pounds), and have had severely tender breasts. Sometimes it will last over 1 month and they are sore to the point that moving my arms makes me cringe. The only other major side effect has been frequent bleeding and much heavier periods than usual. I normally have a fairly light, short period (2 days normal bleeding, 1-2 of spotting). But there have been two occasions since starting Lyza in which I have woken up in a pool of blood on the bed because the bleeding is so heavy and unexpected. There has been some bloating as well, but I'm not sure if that is due to the pill because I had the same issue with Mirena. I have my suspicions about ovarian cysts, so that could be causing the bloating, breast tenderness, and abnormal bleeding. I rated ease of use as one star because it has been very difficult for me to remember to take the pill on time even though I set an alarm on my phone. However, it is still effective because I haven't gotten pregnant yet. I just make sure to use back up protection, or abstain for 3 days after taking a pill late. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/4/2015
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.3
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Right after starting this pill I began gaining weight and I know this was the culprit! I was bloated all the time and extremely moody- sort of like I was just about to start my period constantly. Not the mention the spotting I had about 50% of the time randomly. I absolutely hated this pill and would not recommend.

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gaining for nothing | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/20/2015
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.7
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I have gained weight even with working out. I am tired ALL the time and feel horrible. I didn't think this was the whole reason until I read the other reviews. Now I know it's not all in my head. Peace of mind FINALLY!

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Ree | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/11/2015
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.7
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I feel constantly bloated all the time. Seems like certain foods set it off. I also have tender breasts, nausea and dizzy. I feel like I'm pregnant but I'm not because I just had a menstrual cycle. I feel like I'm gaining weight fast. Need to decipher about a meal plan to eat while I'm taking these pills.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/14/2014
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.7
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After losing 25 lbs over the last two years, I just gained back 5 in two weeks by changing to Lyza from Lo Ortho. On top of that I feel constantly bloated.

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Victoria | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/31/2014
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.3
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I have been taking for a few months. Ihave missed. Myperiod for almost 2 months with some spotting, and weight gain within 2 to 4 months. I also have some discharge. I havehad multiple negative pregnancy tests.

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