User Reviews for Jolivette oral

I started taking this pill 3 months ago. The first month I experienced the worst symptoms like diarrhea, back pain, migraines, irregular periods, and lower stomach pains. I really want to change my birth control method because the stomach pain is still occurring and I cannot tell when my period will come. In fact, my period went from 25days to 26days to no period at all over the 3 months.

I started taking this pill after my 6 wk check up from when I had my son. Within 2-3 weeks, I got the most excruciating migraine that I thought I was going to have to go to the emergency room. Nothing would alleviate the pain. I continued taking the pill for about 2 weeks which was when the intense migraine occured again. I decided that was enough for me! I have been off of the pill for about 4 weeks and have yet to get my period. ( I was regular up until I started taking these stupid pills.)Read More Read Less

I had taken three other birth control pills over my adult life and had no problems. This brand is the worst I have ever taken; took this pill while breast feeding second child. I have bloating to the point joints feel inflamed; my arches feel like they are falling. My hair is thinning more on the right side than left side; it is that noticeable. The bleeding is sporadic. I will have three days of heavy, a break of two days, three days of spotting, a break of three days, and a few more days of medium to light spotting. I have extremely dry eyes and skin. I got off of this after three months; it was too unbearable. I only used it this long because I was breastfeeding and this was supposedly the "least harmful" pill.Read More Read Less

Was on this for 8 years had no problems other than slight (<5 lbs) weight gain, had no period and didn't worry that I was pregnant. Do take the pilles correctly. Now however had to switch to Loestrin as I started having heavy breakthrough bleeding, wish I could have stayed on this - was so easy.

I have experienced moodiness, breast tenderness, weight gain, and I have my period every other week.

HELLO I'M A 21 YEAR OLD MOTHER AND I HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. I WAS TAKING JOLIVETTE I HAD TO STOP BECAUSE I DIDNT GET MY PERIOD 2 MONTHS I THOUGHT I WAS PREGGO TOOK A PREGNANCY TEST IT SAID NEGATIVE WHICH IT WAS GOOD BUT THE REASON I STOP TAKING IT IT WAS BECAUSE IT MADE MY FACE BREAK OUT I NEVER HAD LITTLE HURTFUL PIMPLES IN MY LIFE EXCEPT MY AUNT FLO DAYS. I WAS WONDERING IF THERE ANY OTHER MINI PILLS I CAN TAKE AND IT DOESNT MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT EVEN THOUGH JOLIVETTE MAKE ME LOSE WEIGHT BUT THEN WEIGHT GAIN AGAIN... PLEASE ANY SUGGESTION? OR ANY OTHER PILLS THANKS!Read More Read Less

I am 46 years old. Started taking pill at 45 years old 6/09. I bleed what seems the entire month of June, spotted almost all of July. Normal periods in Aug, Sept, Oct & Nov. It is not Jan 2010 haven't had period since 11/2/09. I luv that part. I have pregnancy test on hand, not pregnant. My hair is thinning but not sure if it is my age or the pill. My fingernails are healthy & long and very pretty. Overall, I am satisfied with this pill. I love the fact that I am not having a monthly cycle often;however, I do feel like I am going to have my perod but it doesn't come. I hope it doesn't come back super full force. I will wait and see. Overall, I like.Read More Read Less

I have been on this pill for 2 years (I started after the birth of my daughter because I was breastfeeding). Honestly, I had no side effects with this pill. The reason I've stayed on it this long is because the regular pills (with estrogen) often made me nauseous and also I knew I'd get really depressed for the first month and just couldn't bear the thought of being like that with a newborn. This pill causes my periods to be shorter and lighter (about 4 days). I also experience very little cramping; not even enough to take a pain reliever. My only concern is that it's not as effective as the regular pills and my hubby and I are not at all ready for another child. I know the odds of getting pregnant are still slim with perfect use but taking this pill more than 3 hours late requires a back-up method for two days! So you REALLY have to be perfect on this pill.Read More Read Less

Hello, I'm 21 years old mom of a 2 year old I'm on my 2nd pack of Jolivette.the pop pills are ok I only been on almost 3 months I broke alittle bit I deffenitly never seen this coming ? has any gain weight ? are there any other birthcontrol that makes you lose weight? I heard Aviane was good but I don't know please someone help me or any suggestion? thanks, ur friend.

I was on Depo for 10 years. Then Ocella for 3 months and then this pill. My periods are every 18 days. Out of three beach vacations this year it was on for two of them. My breast hurt all the time, sometimes to the point I need to use a heating pad or sleep in a sports bra. I am also nervous because I'm always experiencing pregnancy symptoms. (lightheaded, morning sickness, food craving, etc.) I'm begged my gyn and primary care doctor to put me back on Depo, but do to me being osteopenial (begining phase of osteoporosis) they refused. I'm looking into getting an IUD. Read More Read Less

I was put on this BC 3 months ago because of my high blood pressure. At first I didn’t notice anything different. Then I started breaking out horribly on my face and chest. It’s insane how much. And even though I went to the gym faithfully and ate right, I gained inches. I honestly wracked my brain trying to figure out why I had so much acne all of a sudden. I’m 34 not 13. Then I came here and read all these reviews and BINGO. As soon as I finish this review, I am calling my gynecologist and going back to my old BC. Read More Read Less

I was put on Jolivette after being on Yazmin for almost 7 years. Blood Pressure was getting high and my doc was worried I would get a blood clot or have a stroke due to tother risk factors. I have been happy on this pill...I have had no periods or break through bleeding at all (I do have to keep taking pregnancy test though) No moodiness, no headaches, And I finally have a sex drive again after 7 years! I am hoping this will continue to be a good experience!

Unlike many of the other commenters, I am not a new mom. I began having peri-menopausal symptoms and was prescribed Yaz. My blood pressure got too high to continue and I switched to Jolivette. Since starting it more than a year ago, I have fewer mood swings and more regular periods. They are not regular--just more regular than they were due to perimenopause! I have noticed an increase in break-outs before my period, but it is nothing different than what I used to get before the pill. Overall, I am very satisfied: I haven't killed anyone in a fit of rage, I have not gotten pregnant at age 40, and I haven't had a stroke due to high bood pressure! It's all good ; )Read More Read Less

I have been on this pill for 3 months. I have had extremly heavy periods (bleeding through a tampon and pad with in 2 hours) I have never in my life had so much blood, extrem headaches, no ambition to do anything, always tired, and angry a lot. I noticed when I stoped taking it my mood started to lighten right away with in a few days and my energy is comming back. Very hard to keep track of pills when you move to the inner circle it is easy to miss a pill. Birthcontrol is a pill that needs to intermix with your body this is not a good pill for me. I am going to be starting my necon againRead More Read Less

I have been on this pill for a year. The first 6 months was great, but after that things started going downhill. I have horrible acne on my face and neck, very oily skin, have gained at least 10lbs (I work out 5 days a week and eat healthy), have A LOT of breast pain and will go a few months without having my period and then all of a sudden have it 2-3 times in one month! And the period is not normal, very heavy and black/tar like. I am definitely not satisfied and will be discontinuing use after this pack is done. Read More Read Less

OK I'M JUST SEEING ALL THE NEGATIVES ON THIS BIRTHCONTROL IS FUNNY BUT I THINK EVERY WOMEN IS DIFFERENT. I LOVE THIS PILL NO SIDE EFFECT WHAT SO EVER THANKGOD.!!I JUST STARTED THIS PILL ON SUNDAY I HAVEN'T HAD ANY SIDE EFFECT AT ALL.. LOVE THS PILL I THINK IT A GREAT PILL I TAKE IT EVERYDAY AT THE SAME TIME. I'M JUST HOPING IT WILL MAKE ME LOSE WEIGHT LOL.. BUT OVERRALL LOVE "THE POPS PILLS" INSTED OF "THE PILL". IT GREAT .. I THINK YOU SHOULD GET ALL OVER UR HEAD WITH THE NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS.. BUT YET AGAIN ALL WOMEN IT DIFFERENT I RECOMMEND THIS PILL.. !Read More Read Less

I had my daughter 7 months ago and thus far the pill has been doing its job. Besides the headache and periodic backache I've adjusted well. I've also been getting my periiod every month since I started the pill. I like this pill since there are much less serious side effects.

I hate this pill!! My daughter is 4 months old. Since I've begun this pill my hair falls out all the time, I've gained over 10lbs, more than I was at 8 mths pregnant. My cycle is way off, comes and goes whenever and has nasty cramps I never had before. I'll be stopping as soon as my husband recovers from his BC surgery.

My breasts have grown two full cup sizes, and my ankels and hands are swollen, and I've gained at least five to ten pounds. I get cravings for food in the middle of the night and about half an hour after eating, when I'm used to never feeling hungry. Not the pill for me even though I'm taking it due to a blood condition. No, thank you.

This has been much better for me than the depo shot. I'm losing weight well, no depression, my sex drive is much better. I breastfeed my little ones, so have to be careful what I take. A little more acne, but not anymore than w/ my cycle.