Cyclessa (Birth control) Reviews

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Brittany, Cleveland, Ohio
Aug 10th, 2008
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Pros:No breakouts, bigger breasts, got it for free, weight loss, no babies.
Cons:None, I love it!
Bottom Line:Getting on this pill is the best thing I've ever done! Within weeks of taking it my breast size increase and the rest of me slimmed down. I had small pimples that would pop up but once I started taking this pill they completely went away.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Brittany has used this item for a few months.
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Kristin, Illinois
Jul 31st, 2008
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Pros:Nothing
Cons:Blood clots in my leg (DVT), lungs (PE), and heart (SE). These developed not even after a month of taking it
Bottom Line:I am NOT overweight (in fact I exercise regularly), I do NOT smoke, I am NOT over 30 years old...so why did I get blood clots? I got blood clots a year ago (May 2007), had three surgeries, and have pain everyday. It has ruined my life and has caused $100,000s in medical bills. I got the pill for "free" at the medical center...it is so true that NOTHING in life is free!
Recommended:No
Usage:Kristin has used this item for a few weeks.
Acne severity:very light
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Jo
Jul 8th, 2008
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Pros:It prevents pregnancy effectively.
Cons:I have been taking this pill for 6 months now. At first I believed it to be wonderful. I am no suffering from depression, I'm moody, I fight about everything.
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cat, san diego,ca
Apr 17th, 2008
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Pros:my period is more regular and lighter and i get it for free
Cons:um i dont know what the other ppl are talking about but my acne didnt clear up that well,i have to drive for an hour to get it,i gained weight,and oh yeah I THINK IM PREGNANT!!!!!
Bottom Line:i dont really think it works very well..
Recommended:No
Usage:cat has used this item for a few months.
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Allie, Laguna Hills, CA
Apr 14th, 2008
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Pros:not pregnant, shorter periods
Cons:made me very emotional and moody...i cry a lot easier and made me hungry all the time
Recommended:Yes
Usage:Allie has used this item for a few months.
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I.W., California, USA
Apr 10th, 2008
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Pros:prevents pregnancy, no weight gain
Cons:no cons! works fine!
Bottom Line:i recommend it.
Recommended:Yes
Usage:I.W. has used this item for a few months.
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Amber, CA
Apr 8th, 2008
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Pros:know exactly when to expect my period, prevents pregnancy really well
Cons:makes my boobs hurt really bad like 3 weeks out of the month
Bottom Line:I get it for free at a clinic so i guess its ok for what it is. I am thinking about changing it.
Recommended:No
Usage:Amber has used this item for about a year.
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Kate, Oklahoma
Apr 3rd, 2008
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Pros:Very effective at preventing pregnancy, predictable SHORT and LIGHT periods, NO CRAMPS, VERY CLEAR SKIN (no pimples at all, although I had good skin before), NO PMS or moodiness issues, and NO WEIGHT GAIN!!!! (<- I think I lost weight on this pi
Cons:Nausea (very very rarely, if I take it on an empty stomach)
Bottom Line:Absolutely great! I tried so many BCPs: Alesse, OrthoTriCyclen (regular and Lo), Loestrin, and Microgestin; and this is the best pill I've ever taken. I would gain weight, or get terrible pimples, but with this pill there is none of that. My periods are 3 days long (used to be 6 days), my skin is amazingly clear and I'm not as moody as I used to be. Also when I get to my third week of pills, my sex drive sky-rockets. It's amazing!!! And no babies so far.

It's also quite affordable, if you have insurance.
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:10.00
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Amy, Columbia, MD
Mar 17th, 2008
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Pros:My period went from 10 days to 2 days, skin cleared up. I didn't have the negative effects of mood swings others have had. It actually helped my PMS symptoms.
Cons:Not a preferred drug on most insurance
Bottom Line:works great....
Recommended:Yes
Price Paid:30.00
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Kay, Huntington Beach, CA
Mar 17th, 2008
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Pros:Cheap. But don't let this be your determining factor.
Cons:Severe side effects. Almost killed me.
Bottom Line:Cyclessa almosted killed me. Each time I took this pill, my trachea immediately reacted by closing up my airways. My breathing became labored and heavy. My breaths were short and shallow. My windpipes were closing in and you can hear a squealing sound in my throat. Thank goodness I had benedryl nearby. Within 30 minutes of taking this antihistamine, my trachea opened up again and I was able to breath normally. Had I continued to take this pill night after night, I would have ended up in the ER. So please be heed any reactions to your body, it might be telling you something.
Recommended:No
Usage:Kay has used this item for about a week.
Price Paid:10.00
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