Opill, Daily Oral Birth Control Pills, Over-The-Counter Progestin-Only Contraceptive, FDA-Approved & Estrogen-Free, 28 Count

Took these pills for 3 months, and although I ultimately decided these weren’t for me and switched over to Nexplanon / the implant, the pills themselves did their job very well. They made my cycle incredibly consistent and a little lighter, and I was very happy with the predictability of my periods on the pill, since my regular cycle is extremely irregular. I had no noticeable side effects on Opill. The biggest plus for me with the pill was the convenience. I needed a quick birth control method without having to see a doctor, and since these kick in within 2 days and don’t need a prescription, I couldn’t ask for anything else. My biggest con for Opill is the fact that the window of effectiveness is so small. I missed a dose by 14 hours around the time I was supposed to ovulate, and it caused quite a pregnancy scare, which is what ultimately pushed me to seek out more long-term birth control methods since I realized that it was too stressful having to take a pill within a 3 hour window daily. I think Opill is excellent for what it is intended to be: easily accessible and effective birth control.

After taking this for a full month and now being on my second pack, I wanted to give a review on how it's been for me thus far!I started the pill on the first day of ovulation and chose to take it at 2pm every single day. This has given me enough time to make sure I'm awake and active to reduce the chances of missing the time to consume it.The first week: The only side effect I noticed was feeling slightly dizzy and nauseous on Day 3. I didn't eat anything with it and saw the side effects after two hours of taking it. I took an anti-nausea medication, ate, and napped which made me feel back to normal.My libido increased HEAVILY during the first two weeks of taking the Opill, which I did not mind one bit.Leading up to my period, I did notice my breasts increasing by the day, and felt way more bloated than usual. After a good magnesium bath soak, my body readjusted.My period was a normal flow with no side effects and ended on day 4 as opposed to day 5-6 (which is my normal).No breakthrough bleeding. No mental health issues or being over-emotional. I've taken combo BC pills for many years prior to this and did experience slight depression & lack of libido on the combo pill.My sister also started on the same day and is not experiencing any side effects from it. I must say, the negative reviews are scary, as all BC pills have different effects for different people. The only way to know is by taking it for yourself and being aware of how it is affecting your body!It's worth the chance compared to the OTHER choice (IMO)!

I’ve been taking Opill for a few months now and honestly? Zero complaints. It’s super convenient to grab over the counter without having to deal with a doctor’s appointment or prescription refills. I was nervous at first since it’s progestin-only, but it’s been really reliable and hasn’t messed with my mood or skin like some others have.Only thing to note: you do need to take it at the same time every day, so set a phone alarm if you’re forgetful (like me). Other than that, it’s been easy, effective, and drama-free. Love that it’s accessible without jumping through hoops.

I would recommend for people who are used to using low hormone progestin or something like the mirena IUD, which has a similar homone. I had the IUD for six years and constantly bloated and cramping so I opted for switching to this pill which was a easy and smooth transition. The first week I was extremely nauseous and it made me a little dizzy, but I did take it before bed at night like my doctor recommended so that I wouldn’t feel the full effects. I’m on month two and I got my period on it, but it was one day shorter than what I would normally get and not as painful over a while. If you know, your body can handle the type of hormone that is in this well, then you should be good. Everybody is different but for me it almost feels like nothing.

This birth control is amazing! At first my body took a while to get used to it, as I am sure that it'll take anyone time to get used to any kind of birth control but it has worked very well in preventing what it should! You can't beat the price for it either. This is, in my opinion, a very affordable birth control.

Opill is literally the best yet worse thing to happen to me. It’s great because it’s in for a very good price and performs its job very well as long as you use it correctly. The side effects are a freaking nightmare tho, especially the restlessness that you feel while taking it. I would recommended only if you talk to ur doctor first.

I am halfway through month 2 and am pleased overall, no pregnancies, no weight gain, no mood swings. Only reason for 4/5 stars is that my period is approx. Every 2 weeks, hoping this is due to acclimating to the pill and will balance back out.

Honestly, it's a good option for people whose bodies are compatible with birth control. Mine just has to be difficult no matter what but whatever 🙄 Unlike others, the first month was easy for me. My period was regular and came on time. But this is the end of the second month and since my period during the first month, I've been spotting. It's gone between being light and being necessary to wear a pad all day. It's been exactly 26 consecutive days of bleeding. I'm just hoping it will stop soon. I have had unprotected sex on this birth control but I did take emergency contraception as well just because I'm a heavier girl and I've heard that it can affect how well hormonal contraceptives work. No pregnancy though so it's been pretty effective I suppose. I just wish I could be a bit more active and actually get my use of it lol but my body might still not be used to it yet. Overall, I recommend it as an option for those who don't want to spend a lot of money and need something more convenient than condoms or medically prescribed birth control. 3 months worth of birth control for $50 isn't bad.