My Kariva Experience

[Shaelynn]

Thus far, I've been on Kariva for two weeks. I know it's not long enough for my body to adjust, but I wanted to post some of my experiences anyway that I've noticed thus far. I would like to keep track and see if this changes and thought it might be helpful for other new Kariva users or individuals thinking about using Kariva.

So far I have noticed I am tired more often. I have already gained 5 lbs and hope that it's just my body adjusting from the switch. I feel myself becoming irritable, but not super ANGRY irritable like on Ortho Tricycline. I was mad crazy on those pills! I just get a bit irritable and moody and sometimes depressed for no real reason on these pills. Again, it could be the adjustment period (I hope so anyway).

I do notice a huge change in my chemical make-up right before and during sex. I get overly wet. It's nice to have my own lubrication but it's almost too much! Has anyone else experienced this? I am happy however that so far my libido has NOT changed and my ability to orgasm also has not changed.

Has anyone else experienced any of the above on Kariva? Thanks!

[mystic_star]

I have had nothing but positive effects while taking Kariva! I've been on them for years and they are awesome! I have noticed that I get "wetter" during sex also. But it's not a problem at all! I actually lost weight on these pills and I'm never bloated or irritable! Plus, because you only have 2 days of "inactive" pills ( the green ones), your period will be really light (mine only lasts from 1 day to 3 days and is so light I only wear 2 tampons a day!!) I can't say enough good things about Kariva! I plan on taking them right into menopause!

[Shaelynn]

Thanks Mystic! Do you mind if I ask how old you are? In the beginning when you switched to Kariva, do you recall being a little depressed or slightly more irritable than normal? I am just curious if I am feeling this only because my body is adjusting. I am not ANGRY like I was on Ortho Tricycline, but I get a bit snippy. Things seem to irritate me easily.

I am looking forward to the light period. I had lighter periods anyway on Ortho but they lasted for 5-6 days.

Thanks again for whatever info you can provide during this transition!

[mystic_star]

I am 37. Actually, I've never had any depression or mood swings on these pills! But I take Prozac every day also, so that may have something to do with it. I think Kariva is an excellent choice in pills and I know several other people who take it and they all say the same thing as me!

[Shaelynn]

I am 32, almost 33 so I wanted to see if we were in the same "hormonal age bracket" for lack of a better term.

Thanks agian for the info! I'll keep posting my progress.