Cyclessa (Birth control) Reviews

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Donna, Athens, Georgia
Feb 28th, 2007
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Pros:I've been on Cyclessa for 6 years. It is easy to swallow because it is so small. My periods last 2-3 days max! How great is that?
Cons:By the third week of pills my breasts get tender. Every now and then I have cramps. I have seen some weight gain but not a lot. I was never told that it could help with acne so can't comment on that.
Bottom Line:I like it.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:25.00
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Lucy, NC
Feb 6th, 2007
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Pros:I did not experience weight gain
Cons:I never have skin issues and have broken out all over my face and I have had cycle bleeding in between period every month. At first i thought it was because it was a new presciption, but it continued. I am not going to use it anymore
Recommended:No
Usage:Lucy has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:5.00
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Anonymous
Nov 13th, 2006
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Bottom Line:I've just started taking it Cyclessa yesterday, and I'm wondering if anyone has had it help with clearing up their skin, because that is the reason I'm taking it.
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M, DALLAS, TEXAS
Oct 13th, 2006
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Bottom Line:I have moderate acne. That's why i took OTC, it made me breakout more and gain weight all in one month. The acne and weight was so embarrassing. i couldn't stop eating. Some may say i should of taking it more then a month but trust me i was food monster! i dont think i can afford to feed me self like that. :)
If someone had same experience and been cured with different birth control pills please let me know by emailing at [email address removed] or leave a comment. Its very upsetting that i'm that odd ball who was not cured.
Usage:M has used this item for about a month.
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Anonymous
Oct 2nd, 2006
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I've been on Cyclessa for over 3 years now and it didn't present any problems at all. I didn't gain weight. No acne problems. No clots. The best thing is that it is working like it should with the short menstrual period.

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Monica, VA
Jul 26th, 2006
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I have been on cyclessa for about 6 months. I needed a low dose pill. It took about 4 months before my acne improved at all. The first 2 months it seemed to get worse. One thing that helped my acne too was the exfoliating bath gloves from walmart. I could see a difference in about 2 weeks with those and the pill. The gloves are a little rough, especially around the eyes. If I get a big hard, red, bump on my face I put a thick "dot" of equate 10% benzoyl peroxide overnight for about 3 nights and its gone. I also use Proactive daily. With all these products my acne is almost non-exsistant.

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Anonymous, MI
Jul 21st, 2006
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I've been on Cyclessa for almost a year and have been very happy with it. One thing I don't like though... maybe my body doesn't like the 3rd week's hormones or something, but I get really... dry and itchy? [ew, I know] almost every time I hit the 3rd row...

Does anyone else experience this?

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Makenzie, MG, Ohio
Jul 12th, 2006
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I have been on Cyclessa for 2 months now, and my acne is worse than it has EVER been. I had a minor problem with acne before, but nothing a little Clearasil couldn't handle. Now, it's extremely bad, and I hate looking at my skin! It's horrible. I don't know if I should change or wait it out to see if it clears up?!?!
And if I change to a different pill, what should I take?!?

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Liz, NC
Mar 21st, 2006
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I have been on this for a month now. I immediately had swollen and tender breasts. My acne seems to have gotten worse. Does anyone know if this side effect goes away with use?

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Mia, Santa Barbara, California
Mar 10th, 2006
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i've always had a hard time finding the "right" pill. with every other pill i have tried, i have gotten nauseous, very tiered, moody, emotional, and worst...not being in the mood to have sex. so when i found out about Cyclessa i thought i would give it a try and now I LOVE IT!!! It's like im not even on the pill. i recomend it to anyone!!!

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