I have been on this pill for almost three years now. My period used to come for 2 weeks at a time with heavy cramps and bleeding. With the pill, I get my period on a Tuesday night, exact for every month. Recently I've noticed spotting however between cycles which has never occurred before. Other than that, this pill has made my cycle so much easier and lighter! Just curious as to if anyone has not...
Does this birth control make your period come every 3 months or every month?
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VFer | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/15/2017
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been taking this medication for about 5 months now. Before taking this I had heave periods with many blood clots. Now that I'm taking this medication I have had light blood clots. It has worked well in preventing pregnancy. I had no symptoms. Just a little neusea the first two weeks or so. Overall I am very happy with this medication.
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Maria | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/14/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.3
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Does this birth control make your period come every 3 months or every month?
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/1/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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I see a lot of the reviews here, which saying they feel awful. Well yes, it's a hormone, which will make you a little emotional. Especially one to fight against pregnancy I've been on it for about six months, at first the emotional rollercoaster kind of sucked, but it only lasts for about a month or two. After that, it's been great, effective, and my periods are super light and painless.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/7/2016
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.7
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Within the first week I gained 8 lbs due to water retention....not happy about that. I was hoping it would get better, but it hasnt after 9 wks, so I am starting a dif one tomorrow. Also experienced really bad pms. I was REALLY sad, and irritable. Will not take this again!
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Jackie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/11/2015
Condition: Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods
Overall rating 1.0
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Pharmacy gave me this as a generic form of Altavera. Spotting and heavy bleeding since taking this product. Vast difference from the brand name going to switch back when able to refill.
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Hat | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/10/2015
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.7
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Switched to this brand after I had an allergic reaction to my other one. It works, I had some heavy periods before taking this brand and I've had no side effects at all after taking this medication for a year now. Also I'm not pregnant nor have I gotten pregnant or had any scares after being in a relationship throughout the entire period. SO if you take it regularly as you should, it will work -- it has for me anyway. I have no headaches, no acne, no spotting, my periods are very light and go away after two or three days now, which is nice. I haven't had any nausea or anything at all. I just take it and it works. It was perfect for me. Thanks.Read More Read Less
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Brakkett | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/21/2015
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.3
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I switched to this after moving from canada to the U.S (my former pills weren't available here). Unlike other pills that took a couple months to settle into, I did not experience any excessive emotions or spotting. It was a really smooth transition and these have been working well for me ever since :) Very happy with Kurvelo.
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Kurvelo review | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/6/2015
Condition: Absence of Menstrual Periods
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been on this medicine for 8 months now and have gained almost 40 pounds. Not to mention high levels of anxiety and all the crying. Someone could look at me mean and I'll cry. It's ridiculous! I've tried changing the times I take the medicine but nothing seems to be helping. This is the 2nd bc I have been on and I'm not happy with the side effects at all. I would strongly suggest not using this pill. I'm going to the doctor next week to get mine changed.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/1/2014
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.7
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I've had depression before, but not like this at all. Also, I've been nauseous since I started these pills a week ago. Definitely going to check into other bc pills.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/3/2014
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.0
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I started on this birth control last month. By the second week I started feeling intense sadness and anger about really insignificant things. I got really nauseous the first week, which didnt help the depression or irrational anger. I cried all the time about stuff that wasn't important or didn't affect me directly. Overall, this birth control was a horrible experience for me.
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bc desperate | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/29/2013
Condition: Painful Periods
Overall rating 1.0
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my doctor started me on this brand after taking a different brand for 3 months. After taking it the second week I was so emotional and mad. I was crying for every little thing. I stopped taking it, 2 days later I started a very heavy and PAINFUL period, I couldn't even sit. I noticed that if I stayed in the same position of a few minutes my legs or arms would get numb. I am a contact user and I started staining my contacts with a grease like stains and where unable to clear them up with contact solution. Read More Read Less
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