What are the reviews about Drovelis tablets?

Drovelis is a combined contraceptive containing estetrol and drospirenone. When used correctly, they are characterized by high contraceptive effectiveness. Drovelis contains 24 active tablets and 4 placebo tablets. When using placebo tablets, so-called withdrawal bleeding should occur. During the first few months of using the drug (usually 3 - 6) there may be irregular bleeding and spotting, which is associated with the so-called adaptation period to use the drug: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/111326/drovelis-tabletki-powlekane/ulotka Any drug used may cause side effects, but this does not mean that every patient will experience them. The most commonly reported side effects of Drovelis are, m.in, mood disorders and impaired libido, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, acne, breast pain, painful menstruation, weight fluctuations. If you observe the occurrence of side effects of the drug, I encourage you to report them. Reporting side effects allows you to increase control over medicines available on the market. We wrote about how and why to report side effects in the article: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-i-dlaczego-zglaszac-dzialania-niepozadane I encourage you to read additional materials that may be useful: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/antykoncepcja-hormonalna https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-prawidlowo-stosowac-antykoncepcje https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jakie-leki-oslabiaja-skutecznosc-antykoncepcji

I have been taking the drovelis pill for 3 weeks and I already have side effects chest pain, bleeding, and big pelvic pain. I never liked the pill but I wanted to test it again and in the end I shouldn't have. Can I stop it or should I continue?

I took drovelis pills and I was satisfied, because they did not affect my skin in any way, there was no vaginal dryness (like after other pills), I did not gain weight, there was no water deposited in the body. BUT I often had heavy bleeding around the time when ovulation should have been, heavy as a period. And it was probably these pills that caused my huge problems with my intestines, which I noticed only after stopping them and switching to patches. Diarrhea non-stop, I was losing weight, I was flying to the toilet all the time, I was getting terrible pelvic twists. I had an abdominal ultrasound, intestinal MRI, colonoscopy - everything was clean. I took strong and expensive medications for irritable bowel syndrome - no improvement. In the end, I went to the gynecologist because of the bleeding and the increasing abdominal pain after intercourse. The doctor changed my contraception to patches and at the same moment my problems with my intestines were over. No pain, no twists, no diarrhea. Finally, I can eat whatever I want and I don't have any bleeding.

After giving birth, I took Slinda pills, now for almost a year I have been taking Drovelis (change after breastfeeding). 3.5 years ago I gave birth to a child, and to this day I have problems with irregular menstruation, spotting, which lasts up to two months without a break. Eventually, I came across a doctor who told me clearly that both pills contain drospirenone, which is why a lot of women have problems like me...

I blamed the headaches and dizziness on fatigue. Fatigue from overwork and a lot of responsibilities and worries. Mood swings for disc problems. Hair falling in handfuls is the same - the thyroid gland.

No. These are not these factors. It is these pills that lead me to such states.
I don't recommend it!

I'm writing this as a young woman who is seriously thinking about contraception and these are my first pills I'm on. With the first package, I was already able to catch the effects of improper use of Drovelis. Headaches (recurrent), lack of focus, breast tenderness, low libido, nausea, problems with concentration and there is a little more. The first package of pills offered me a month of spotting and a high decrease in libido, very noticeable mood swings from excessive happiness to growing sadness for no reason.
As I mentioned before, these are my first pills I've been on and most of these things I considered normal until I found out, because it turned out that most of the things I mentioned are not normal and should not appear after using contraception. The pills were prescribed to me by a gynecologist who, without any tests, said that he examines them great. I warn against side effects and recommend informing myself in the future for young unaware women who, like me, will certainly want to start hormonal contraception with pills one day.

I stopped taking the pill a year ago for the reasons also mentioned here: extreme dizziness attacks, depression, weight gain. I find it frightening that so many women report dizziness here and that it is only considered a rare side effect in the package insert. The dizziness was one of the worst of the whole. You are completely helpless and cannot do anything. In addition - 6 months after weaning it really started: extreme pimples, abdominal pain, crying attacks... I NEVER had problems with acne before the pill, which is why the whole thing takes me extremely hard, even now 1 year later... hence my advice: never again this pill. However, I generally advise against the pill - poison for women!

I've been taking Drovelis for almost 3 years now. I started because of PCOS and the resulting consequences (extreme abdominal pain vis vomiting or fainting, strong breast tenderness, strong mood swings, super heavy bleeding). In the first three months I had breast tenderness throughout, which subsided afterwards. My libido is still almost at 0, but that doesn't bother me very much. Drovelis has reduced my other symptoms extremely, which made me very happy. But now for a few months now, the abdominal pain has become stronger again, problems with nausea and exhaustion/fatigue.
I will make an appointment to clarify whether a change makes sense, but about 2.5 of the 3 years were virtually symptom-free for me (except for libido) (I think with the symptoms before starting to take them, I would probably not notice many symptoms very much).

Unfortunately, I had bad experiences with Drovelis. After 2 weeks of starting the administration, the side effects began. Severe dizziness, disorientation, blood pressure spikes and drops, a feeling of weakness, nausea. After 1-2 weeks of discontinuation, the side effects completely disappeared. At first, when I started using the drug, I had no symptoms. But unfortunately, they were so strong that they led to a complete shutdown and discontinuation of the drug.

I have been taking this medication for a little over 4 months.
I started having breast pain, abdominal cramps, constant intimate irritation and severe dryness. I will change it as soon as I finish the blister. Very bad experience

I've only been taking Drovelis for 2 months. At the beginning of use, slight nausea and breast pain, in addition to no other side effects.

I took Drovelis for half a year and I didn't notice any side effects apart from a very large accumulation of water in the body. For this reason alone, I change these pills. Libido was normal, skin and hair were unchanged, mood improved (previously due to unregulated hormones I had terrible mood swings). In general, I recommend these pills:)

And if I have quite high androgens and I take Drovelis contraceptive pills, they may be less effective? Due to the fact that I have higher androgens and hirsutism

The worst pills I've ever taken. Almost two months of use, and I got more side effects than in two years with other pills. Long-term spotting, abdominal pain, painful period, acne, sweating and nausea are just some of my post-drovelis complaints. The final blow, however, was extreme hair loss – when combing with my hand, I pulled out as much of it as I can in two days when combing with a brush. In addition, much worse mood and lack of concentration. Personally, I don't recommend it very much, I endured two packages and returned to Sylvie 20, which were practically non-invasive for my body.

Can I use the Drovelis contraceptive pill and the contraceptive implant? At the same time ?
The implant wants it to work as contraception and pills for too high androgens Will these two forms of contraception used at the same time reduce the effectiveness ? What can I get pregnant faster ?

Can I drink 100% juices with Drovelis contraceptive pills? Will they reduce the effectiveness before pregnancy?
Drovelis are new to the market, so maybe they don't interact with juices like these older birth control pills? However, these Drovelis pills have a different composition

To @Juuuuulia1234:

I encourage you to report adverse drug reactions. Reporting side effects allows you to increase control over medicines available on the market. We wrote more about how and why to report side effects in the article:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-i-dlaczego-zglaszac-dzialania-niepozadane

If the ailments are bothersome, I encourage you to consult your doctor again. You can also take advantage of teleconsultation, e.g. via the Gdziepolek.pl portal:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja/z-ginekologiem

I've been taking the pill for 6 months now and I have to say, I'm very dissatisfied. Have gained 6 kilos and extreme hair loss

Hello
I am in the middle of the first blister of Drovelis tablets and I am already able to strongly advise against these pills. I am aware that medications work differently for everyone, but if you are a woman of small stature and sensitive to drugs, I strongly advise against it. It started with a decrease in libido, then a terrible weakness of the body (I felt like I was going to faint all the time), blood pressure spikes, terrible dizziness, stinging of the heart, altered heart rate (from tachycardia to bradycardia and vice versa) and deteriorated mood. I will change pills as soon as possible.

To @Angela:

Yes, changes in bleeding are possible when using Drovelis – their absence, irregularity or poor occurrence is a common side effect, especially in the first months of use. The body may need time to stabilize under the influence of the hormones contained in the preparation. If there are no other worrying symptoms and the pills are taken regularly, this is not a cause for concern.

Hello I have been taking drovelis for 4 months the first 3 months no cycle I had the period on the 4th month now I finished the 5 pack again and again nothing is normal total in 5 months only once the cycle

Hello:)
I took Drovelis for over a year. At the beginning I somehow had my period for 1 month (little blood, no pain) then regularly in the pill break. However, the cramps were 10x worse than without the pill. My skin was 10/10, no weight gain, etc., also very positive on the mood, but after about 1 year an ever-growing fibroadenoma (benign breast tumor) which quickly grew to 7cm and had to be surgically removed. You don't know if the pill is really to blame, but I don't dare to take it anymore.

Which contraceptive pills will be most effective for a person who has a higher body weight? But he also does a lot of strength training ?

I've been taking Drovelis for 6 months and I'm at the end... my last monthly pack, then I change the medication. About my experience with Drovelis:
1) Abdominal bloating without end, no matter what I eat. Very disturbing in everyday life. 2) Loss of libido to 0.0 3) Dizziness, headaches, "mush in the head"... 4) Mood swings, aggression 5) Sleep disorders, night sweats, nightmares 6) first 4 months pulling pain in the breasts

Not recommended for sensitive women

I have been taking drovelis pills for over a year now. They did not negatively affect my liver results, with which I sometimes had problems (mainly bilirubin) before I took anything (I do liver tests every 3 months). But for the first 4 months my breasts hurt terribly, then there were frequent mid-cycle bleeding, headache, mood swings, a drop in libido practically to zero, vaginal dryness... No more. I'm changing to others ✌️

Hello, I am 48 years old and about 10 months ago I started drovelis for menstrual pain and heavy bleeding. With the latter I solved it but I continue to have pains in the lower abdomen as if I had my period even immediately after menstruation. I called the gynecologist and she reassured me by telling me to come in 15 days to change the pill. But I feel worried. I need some advice. Thank you

Unfortunately, the medication did not meet my expectations, a terrible deterioration of mood up to extreme depression, headaches, general malaise and a terrible rash of acne, I return to the previous proven drug.

To @karolina8:

Bleeding that occurs while taking Drovelis is a normal reaction of the body to the introduction of hormonal contraception. Many patients experience irregular bleeding, especially in the first months of therapy, which is related to the body's adaptation to new hormones.

However, if you experience heavy bleeding that lasts longer than usual or is accompanied by other worrying symptoms, I encourage you to consult your gynecologist. Such symptoms may suggest the need to adjust the dose of hormones or consider alternative methods of contraception.

Hello, I'm on the first pack of drovelis, everything was fine but I got bleeding a week earlier than I should have( a week before placebo pills) and on the first day of placebo pills I thought it was over but on the second day of placebo pills I got really very heavy bleeding, should I be worried?

To @marta78:

Bleeding and abdominal pain are symptoms that may be associated with taking birth control pills such as Drovelis. In the first months of using such drugs, irregular bleeding may occur, but abdominal and back pain, especially if it is intense, may indicate the need to consult a doctor.

Hello, on 5.11 I started taking drovelis tablets, earlier there was slight spotting, currently I am on the 19th tablet and with the 17th tablet I got bleeding accompanied by abdominal and back pain. Is this normal? Should I contact my doctor to change my pills

To @marti:

Yes, vaginal itching can be one of the side effects of using Drovelis pills. Some women may experience symptoms such as vaginal dryness, which promotes the development of infections and discomfort.

If the symptoms persist despite the use of an ointment for intimate infections, I encourage you to consult a doctor. The specialist may assess the situation and consider a possible change in contraceptive method or additional treatment.

Is it possible for vaginal itching to occur after drovelis tablets? From almost the first pill I have observed this, I have been using ointments for infections but it is the same

To @Sjri:

I understand that endometriosis can be difficult to control and requires individually tailored therapy. Hormonal pills such as Drivelis are often used to relieve the symptoms of endometriosis, as well as to control irregular bleeding. Bleeding may be normal when you start using a new contraceptive, but if it persists or is heavy, it may need further evaluation.

I have to start the Drovelis pill, since I suffer from endometriosis, I have already changed one pill and this is the second time I change. I am perpetually bleeding and I would like to know if this pill is the right choice.

To @Neich:

If the spotting persists for three months (without breaks), it is worth consulting a doctor.

I have been taking drovelis for two months and I am starting the third, every day I have leaks, every day, is it normal?

On the 15th day he has bleeding after Drovelis. How many more days will it be like this? I've been taking it for over a year.

I started taking Drovelis 4 months ago. At the beginning, everything was fine, the first two months everything was normal, a few brownish spots but nothing special. I called the gynecologist to ask her if I could continue the blisters without doing the 4 days of suspension because I didn't want to have my period on vacation and she replied that it could be done. Doing this, however, the fourth month, the current one, I had bright red spotting every day, without any pain, but daily, like a menstruation but less abundant. Now I'm almost at the end of the blister and I'll do the suspension but if this problem doesn't solve after 4 days I think I'll stop the pill

Bleeding as early as 12 days after Drovelis started after the 15th pink pill. How many more days will I be ?

From August 19, Monday, I started bleeding after pill 12. Today he is 30 and he is bleeding all the time. How many more days will I bleed ??? My doctor says that it can be like that after these pills. I've been taking Do for over a year now. Sometimes he gets bleeding after a placebo and often after one of the pink ones.

To @ela:

If you use the pills in the right way, every day at a fixed time, there is no reason to worry. The human body is not programmed, withdrawal bleeding can vary in intensity, and it can occur earlier or later than usual. There may also be a situation in which withdrawal bleeding does not occur at all and it will not necessarily indicate pregnancy. This is influenced by various external factors, e.g. stress, physical exertion.

I've been taking the 8th pack of these pills now, each time the withdrawal bleeding appeared regularly, but last time instead of blood there was only brown spotting. What can it mean? I'm a little worried.

To @Anna:

Spotting and mid-cycle bleeding may occur when using birth control pills.

I've been taking Drovelis for a year now. And in some months I get my period faster after 12 tablets or after 13 or 18 differently. I asked my gynaecologist and she said that it could be so, that it was normal. Should you always get your period after a white placebo?

I have been taking drovelis for about 1 year and 1 month now. Always taken regular and everything and already the previous year around February my period had stopped .. then the following months it magically returned (sore and abundant). Now I write because even now I should get the period between yesterday and today having finished the box yesterday but it has not yet arrived.
Can the period with this pill be skipped? I also lose hair completely and I end up with a dryness that I have never had before. Should I worry or is it normal?

To @Michelle:

The symptoms you describe, such as heavy bleeding, severe abdominal and headache pain, and an itchy rash, may be side effects of Drovelis tablets.

Irregular bleeding and pain are quite common, but if your symptoms are severe or persist, I encourage you to consult your doctor. Your specialist can assess your situation and consider a possible change of medication or dose adjustment.

To @Yellow:

Nausea that occurs after 5 months of using Drovelis may be related to the side effects of this drug, although these symptoms usually disappear within the first few months.

If your nausea is severe and persists, I encourage you to consult your doctor to assess the situation and consider changing your contraceptive method. It is important to report any symptoms that concern you so that you can get the right health care.

I changed the pill after 4 years and now take the 2 pack of the Drovelis pill and was satisfied at first, but in the meantime I have almost continuous heavy bleeding and in addition to severe abdominal pain and headaches.
In addition, I have an itchy rash since I took the pill. Is that normal?