Gildess Fe 1/20 User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• AL0314
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 27, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for 5 months now and it was the worst mistake of my life. I never understood why I had this angry feeling inside of me all the time and anything my boyfriend said or did made me irritated and I would lash out at him all the time. I couldn't control my mood swings and I would get really emotional here and there. I didn't know what was wrong with me, but after realizing it, it was the birth control that was changing my mood. The pills have also stopped my period and I would freak out every month because I would miss my period. People told me to wait 3 months before you get on track, but it did not happen. I wish I did not start off with this birth control."

• rache...
• December 20, 2015

For Birth Control "I started this birth control 4 months ago right before I left for college in August. I read reviews and I was iffy but my OB promised me everyone's body is different and I should try it out. The first month was okay. I was happy as ever at college. I got horrible cramps when I got my first period on it and my period was really irregular but I figured I just needed to adjust. Come late October, November, and now December have been the worst months of my life. I'm crying every day, lost my boyfriend, planned on started therapy, don't want to go back to school, nothing makes me happy I want to do nothing at all times. everybody's body is different but this depression isn't even worth risking. Do not take."

• Natur...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 8, 2013

For Birth Control "Gildess is my first birth control. The only thing that really changed my body was that in the first couple of months my breast were tender & I had headaches almost everyday! My mood is still swinging like crazy. I'm trying too prevent myself from lashing out on my boyfriend since I know the birth control is the reason I have become extremely mean."

• Kuri
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 7, 2015

For Birth Control "This is a great pill! I've been taking it about six months. I had a long period the first month, and my appetite increased, along with some breast tenderness. I just watched what I ate, and no weight gain at all! After the first two months or so, it all disappeared, and everything is normal now. My skin is the best it's ever been. This is the first bc I've ever taken and I love it!"

• HeyLady
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 15, 2015

For Birth Control "I switched to this after 10 years on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo. Was really nervous about the switch because I tried something different about 5 years in on the ortho and had a nasty emotional reaction to it. So far I'm a month in on Gildess and overall it's been a positive experience, my period was right on time and 4 days shorter than it used to be, less breakthrough bleeding than on ortho, and my sex drive, which had taken a dive in recent years, seems to be returning. The only negative side effect so far has been that I've been a little bit cranky, however I'm not sure if I can actually attribute that to the birth control or just being unhappy with my job."

• FlatB...
• April 5, 2015

For Birth Control "Well this is my first time on birth control and it wasn't that bad. I just finished my first month. The first week I was on it I was extremely moody I cried alot.Then I noticed that the nice person I was during my normal period cycle was spreading itself through out my regular life. I experience no weight gain, no bloating, hardly any cramps (which is the only reason I even got on the pill) and my period was super light"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 23, 2014

For Birth Control "My experience is completely different. I didn't gain any weight, I don't PMS at all since I've been on this birth control. I no longer cramp like used too. I've probably had about one bad cramp, unlike when I wasn't on birth control I would have terrible cramps every month. So yeah I love this birth control. "

• Takin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2016

For Birth Control "This has to be the worst birth control I have ever taken. I have never experienced so many side effects on any medication. This pill makes me so nauseas that I wake up out of my sleep !!!! My acne is usually controlled but not on this ! Gildess has wrecked havoc on my entire body. I get break outs on my chest (ew gross, I know) and I have gained so much weight on it. I'm talking about like 20 lbs. and let's not even mention how emotional I am. I cry about EVERYTHING. The only plus side to this was the huge cup size increase. 34B to 34D. If I hadn't already been to my gyn, I'd think I was pregnant. Nope, it's just this damn birth control. Oh and my GYN says my blood pressure is also elevated. you are better off being pregnant !"

• Tiff-...
• August 31, 2014

For Birth Control "This is the first time being on birth control. I've been on the pill for 3 months, I am 5'2 and I was 130lbs before, now I'm 150lbs. I don't have mood swings, and my sex drive is still pretty high, and my skin looks amazing. Overall the pill does it's job."

• Norma...
• February 5, 2016

For Birth Control "After two weeks I couldn't take it. My nerves felt so thin every little normal everyday snafu became an emotional overload. I was angry in a flash at at work, and also on the road while driving, making me realize how unsafe and untenable my life had seemed to become. I would also randomly feel like crying at work which only created extra stress to try to keep calm. After a couple different sick days where I tried to relax and integrate the medicine, I realized with intuition it just wasn't all in my head. So I stopped and felt more normal soon after. I was also bloated and nauseous while taking it. My advice is try it if you want but if you start having emotional problems don't wait around trying to adjust or assume it's all in your head."

• Seato...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 29, 2014

For Birth Control "This is my first time on the pill to help with cramps and this birth control is helping a lot. I no longer have raging cramps every month. I haven't gained any weight on the pill either. The only issue I have with it is it affecting my period. My last period lasted for 13 days and I am still spotting here and there. I am still new to the pill so it should be something I hopefully get used to. No major mood swings on this for me either."

• nevil...
• July 29, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on Gildess for about 2 months, and I absolutely hate it. I'm always on my period, and never feel good. I always feel groggy, lethargic, and have constant cramps. I cry for no reason and my depression caused me to have therapy sessions. I switched from Emoquette after a year because I gained 20 pounds, which is horrible. I always have a headache on Gildess. I do not recommend for anyone. Hopefully I can find the correct birth control."

• Kelli...
• February 13, 2016

For Birth Control "I felt the need to write something because it seems like this gets several bad reviews. I will say the first few weeks were pretty bad. Spotting and cramps but that's it - once I got used to the hormones, it's been smooth sailing ever since. Expect to spot on this (like every other BC I'd bet) but doubling-up for a few days stops that. No mood swings and cleared up minor acne so I recommend trying it for yourself! Everyone has different reactions, I did."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 2, 2014

For Birth Control "Gained 15+ lbs in 3 months - not even sure how much weight I gained due to the constant water weight and bloating I've had. I dropped the pill mid cycle because I was so frustrated, hoping to go back to my normal weight in 2 months. No other symptoms for me."

• Gildess...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2015

For Birth Control "I'm almost done with my 2nd month. I honestly was scared to take this at first after reading the reviews, but it really isn't bad at all. The symptoms Are very mild for me, I get some breakouts but its not that bad. I notice some slight change in mood. I can get irritated easy but I notice it and don't let it bother me. The only thing that bothers me is pretty much having another period mid cycle, wasn't really light spotting either. It was done After like 4 days but I know I'm about to start my actual one in about 6 days so that is annoying. I'm going to keep on this for another couple months since the symptoms are so mild and I'll just get more used to them. All I can say is I love free birth control!"

• DONT...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2016

For Birth Control "NOT RATING IT HELP ME. I started this a week ago. 3 days after I started I woke up horribly nauseated but no vomit so I sucked it up and went to work just to get there and throw up repeatedly for about two hours. Once that stopped I was fatigued. Then exhausted. Then the migraines started. I had minor migraines in my forehead that got worse with light or after waking up. That went on for three days. That stopped two days ago and yesterday I started feeling weird cramping in my left side just below my ribs and it went into the tops on my thighs and hips. Today the cramps are still in my side (not painful just uncomfortable and concerning) and possible constipation. Wondering if any of this matches anyone else pls and thanks."

• Gh229
• June 26, 2016

For Birth Control "This is the only birth control since the depo that I have found that works for me. I get terrible cramps, mood swings, tender breasts, and acne when I'm not on BC or on any other BC. After the first month on gildess, after my body was used to it, I had ZERO PMS side effects!!!!!! I am sooooo happy I finally found something that takes away those terrible debilatating cramps!!!! I have had absolutely NO issues with this BC!!!! So grateful to have found this..."

• Sunny
• April 1, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on gildess fe 1/20 for about 4 months now and at first it was great! Slowly i started to see changes in my behavior and body...i started getting irritated more and easier, i started getting a lot more emotional than normal, and i started gaining weight resulting in me getting depressed about my body. I spot in the middle of my cycle about a week before my before starts and i thought this was just my body getting use to it, but it's become clockwork. I have nothing but nightmare stories with birth control so i'm starting to feel like it's not for me"

• Saman...
• May 24, 2015

For Birth Control "I was questioning taking this birth control after reading all the reviews. I'm going onto my 3rd month. The first month my period lasted about 2 weeks but after that the monthly cycles where super light only 3 days and always on time. Everyone's body is different. I didn't experience any low sex drive, spotting or mood changes. I did notice a slight weight gain but Overall, I'm pleased with the birth control."

• Cappu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2016

For Birth Control "I am 22 year old, African-American female. I have been using Gildess as a substitute for Tarina and I have not experienced any adverse affects. My periods used to be quite heavy and lasting around 5-6 days. I used to completely soak over-night pads and had to change frequently. Now, my periods are so light! They only last about 4 days and I find myself only needing to wear a couple of regular tampons through out the day. It;s great! My skin is clear, have not had any breakouts and I experience no mood swings. The ONLY problem is---my sex drive is extremely low at times. So that sucks. :/ But for me, the goods outweigh the bads. Gildess is successful at preventing pregnancy."

• Sarah...
• September 22, 2014

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for about a year, after switching from one that made me very very moody. I have noticed a much lower sex drive, but it does its job so I'm not complaining. My period is always on time, I hardly ever spot between them an I am overall very pleased!"

• Ksgas...
• June 19, 2015

For Birth Control "I hate this birth control. First, my periods went away entirely, which I didn't want. I also have absolutely no sex drive, which has caused some problems between the BF. I have also started noticing sharp pains in my uterus since beginning this medication. I've gained 20 pounds, I feel like the cravings are out of control. This is the worst birth control I have ever taken."

• Colle...
• June 23, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on a lot of birth control pills, but this is the worst birth control I've taken to date. I had to switch because I have an estrogen intolerance so I was getting severe migraines with regular pills. Although this pill has helped with that, I have found myself completely unable to orgasm when I have sex with my fiance (something that used to be easy), I have had terrible changes with my sleeping patterns, and I have overall felt like my body and mind are detached from each other. The benefits of not having migraines and overall lighter periods do NOT outweigh the negatives of this pill."

• kapa
• March 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I just finished my first pack two days ago and I will not be taking it again. In the beginning I was fine. There were no symptoms and I was feeling good. Now that it's been a month I can tell you I'm in a place I don't recognize. Every little thing my boyfriend does I get upset over, I'm constantly crying and paranoid, never want to get out of bed and I'm depressed. This is miserable, and I'm hoping that within the next few days I'll feel normal again after being off of this."

• katie...
• February 19, 2016

For Birth Control "After reading these reviews I finally understand all the symptoms I've experienced over the past year and a half. I've had chronic yeast infections and dryness, mood swings to where I am no where near myself, and I am beginning to get random/extra periods while in the middle of my packet. My gynecologist has never suggested the link between BC and my symptoms but I am definitely calling the office tomorrow and switching my birth control immediately."