Cyclessa (Birth control) Reviews

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MLM, PHILA, PA
Nov 28th, 2007
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Pros:NO WEIGHT GAIN, NO ACNE, NO MOOD SWINGS
Cons:TOOK A LONG TIME TO CONTROL BLEEDING, LIKE ALMOST A YEAR BEFORE PERIODS WERE REGULAR ON THIS OCP.
Bottom Line:GOOD, NO SIDE EFFECTS. TAKE IT IF YOU HAVE THE PATIENCE TO TOLERATE BREAKTHROUGH BLEEDING FOR A LONG TIME.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:12.00
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A.M., Louisiana
Nov 27th, 2007
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Pros:not pregnant, no weight gain, shorter periods.
Cons:boobs didn't get bigger, a little moody sometimes
Bottom Line:works great, really no complaints!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:A.M. has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:15.00
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Kat, Boise, ID
Nov 27th, 2007
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Pros:No pregnancy or weight gain, skin cleared right up
Cons:Extreme moodiness, border line depression
Bottom Line:This was my second time using Cyclessa. The first time i discontinued use was because I became moody and irritable, and pretty out of it. I started up again to give it another try and again, and my normally happy self fell into a slump.
Recommended:No
Usage:Kat has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:12.00
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Anonymous
Oct 30th, 2007
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Pros:I didn't gain weight and I'm not pregnant!!
Cons:After two months acne wouldn't go away
Recommended:No
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few months.
Price Paid:12.00
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T, NC
Oct 30th, 2007
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Pros:never got pregnant
Cons:got mad nasty yeast infections, major mood swings, gained weight
Bottom Line:not for me. switched to nuvaring and i'm much happier
Recommended:No
Usage:T has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:30.00
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Kate, Baton Rouge, LA
Oct 26th, 2007
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Pros:Not pregnant if that helps. Less acne.
Cons:Dr said I had physiological discharge from this pill. Still healthy. Too bad, my breasts didn't get bigger, Oh well.
Bottom Line:Very minimal side effects for me..I can live with it. I was taking Mircette before this pill (same company). It's definitely affordable..I got it at a clinic for $15/pack (not generic). It's not a miracle pill but it does it's job. I get my period regularly..it starts about day 3 of the inactive week and ends on the last day of that week..5days.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Kate has used this item for about a year.
Price Paid:15.60
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Cece, Oak Harbor, WA
Oct 18th, 2007
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Pros:i guess it worked i didnt get 'knocked up' :)
Cons:like many of the other people on here, I got really moody and having a stressful job did not help the situation at all!
Bottom Line:switched back to Ortho Novum and gained my sanity back.
Recommended:No
Usage:Cece has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:18.00
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Anonymous, IN
Oct 14th, 2007
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Pros:Effective form of birth control, works after just one week, got over any symptoms within the first week of taking, no weight gain (at least yet) and my boobs feel bigger!
Cons:First 3 days while I was adjusting to the pill I had bad migranes but I decided to give it a few days and I ended up adjusting just fine!
Bottom Line:I don't think it has effected my skin yet. I tend to breakout but I haven't noticed any more or less. I haven't had any spotting this first month but I'm really good about taking it at the same time every day. Overall, I'm happy with this birth control!
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Reviewer has used this item for a few weeks.
Price Paid:17.00
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Gina, Goshen, IN
Sep 30th, 2007
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Pros:Bigger boobs, lost weight, no spotting, and I'm not pregnant! :)
Cons:At the beginning, I got a little acne, but after letting my body adjust to it, it cleared it all up and I get cramps now and then.
Bottom Line:It's so easy to use and it really works. I love my bigger boobs and how skinny I feel.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Gina has used this item for about a month.
Price Paid:5.75
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ashley, sd, cali
Sep 22nd, 2007
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Pros:shorter periods and able to schedule them. no spotting. i havent gotten pregnant. AND i havent gained weight. :] :]
Cons:none at all. its a life saver.
Bottom Line:i have used this birth control for a year and i am going to go get a refill for another years subscription. this pill is awesome! :]
Recommended:Yes
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