Loryna and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• Dan...
• October 16, 2020

For Birth Control "By far my favorite birth control I have ever taken. I have been on the pill since I was 16 (22 now) due to heavy periods and to help with my acne. I was on Loryna from 16 to 19 years old, then tried the Kyleena IUD, which was a nightmare for me. I ended up getting it removed after 6 months and went right back to Loryna. I have been the same weight since I was 16, and the IUD caused me to gain 5 to 8 pounds within 6 months, but my weight went right back to normal when I went back on Loryna. My skin rarely ever has any acne on it, and the best part... I haven’t gotten my period in 2 years on this pill! Ignore the scary reviews and give it a try!"

• Sav...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 16, 2019

For Acne "I was on this medication for 3 years, and I love it. It was the first birth control I tried. I haven’t had any negative symptoms. I had gone on Loryna because of my cystic acne and for the cysts in my ovaries. I didn’t experience any nausea or weight gain. I actually lost weight on it. I used to have panic attacks almost every day, and those stopped too. I’ve recommended 3 of my friends on this birth control, and they have the same experience as me. It completely cleared my acne (it was my last thing to try before I went on Accutane), and I don’t regret it."

• Ema...
• April 27, 2020

For Birth Control "I was on the pill Loryna for a year and finally got off of it. I was on it originally for acne and then for the birth control aspect. I have never felt so anxious or depressed in my life. I continued to blame my irrational emotions and physical appearance on circumstances in my life but had no idea that this was primarily due to this prescription. I gained weight, which was really weird for me because I was a college athlete, working out 2-3 times a day. I began to develop some pain in my left breast, eventually getting an ultrasound because my doctor was concerned by some lumps that she felt. The radiologist told me that I had an extreme amount of extra breast tissue due to this prescription. I had panic attacks on a daily basis and nightmares almost every night. I highly recommend not taking this. I wish someone would have warned me about everything I was about to go through."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 15, 2020

For Birth Control "I get my prescription sent to my pharmacy via Nurx. I was on Gianvi for a little over 2 years when all of a sudden my pharmacy stopped carrying it, didn’t inform me, and switched me to Loryna. I’ve been taking it for almost 2 months, and I was absolutely miserable. I have PCOS, and while I was taking Gianvi, my periods only lasted maybe 3 or 4 days. While I’ve been on Loryna, my latest cycle has been 2 weeks+!!! I also gained a little bit of weight, which I’ve never had an issue with weight gain while on Gianvi. So I asked my pharmacy if I could get Gianvi elsewhere, and they gave me another location to pick up from that DOES carry Gianvi. So I switched back today and am hoping it gets everything back to my “normal” again. I DO NOT recommend Loryna."

• Ema...
• February 23, 2021

For Acne "I think Loryna is a good birth control! I was VERY nervous to start it because of all the bad reviews. But birth control affects everyone differently! I was previously taking Junel 1.5/30, and it was making me very hungry, and I was gaining a bit of weight. It was also making me unmotivated (also may have been because of the pandemic and everything going on in the world), but nothing too drastic. Junel was just an 'ehh' type of pill. Then I switched to Loryna, and I noticed the first day of taking it, I felt a little sensitive and a little more moody. But the moodiness went away the second day. I saw a lot of reviews about nausea, but I DID NOT experience nausea. I also look A LOT LESS bloated! I also weighed a few pounds less! My skin is nice and clear, and I feel good! I think Loryna is a good pill, it helps clear up your skin, and it's good if you don't want to gain weight. Loryna also helped with the vaginal itchiness in my pubic area from my previous pill (from the high estrogen dose)."

• Abb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2021

For Birth Control "I started taking Loryna about 3 months ago, and I've never felt worse! I feel bloated all the time, get severe headaches (which I normally never get), have gained stomach issues, and to top it off, I have put on a few pounds. Plus, Loryna also makes me feel sad 24/7! And if I'm not sad, then I'm having outrageous mood swings. This oral contraceptive is definitely not the one for me. However, everyone is different, so take my experience as you please."

• JHa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2020

For Birth Control "I’m finishing my third pack of Loryna. I’ve really struggled with giving my body the adequate time to adjust to it, but I can’t take the side effects anymore. I switched because the last few pills I tried did not clear up my hormonal acne. Loryna has helped clear up my skin, and my period is much lighter, both of which are nice. However, I also take Vyvanse for ADHD and narcolepsy, and I swear Loryna is messing with the effectiveness. I’m incredibly fatigued and sleepy all of the time now. I’m also experiencing awful headaches. I’m so depressed and anxious to where I can hardly recognize myself. My boobs have gone up a cup size, I’ve gained 11 pounds, and yes, I’m starving all the time. I have done intermittent fasting for the last two years and dropped 25 pounds, but rapidly gaining 11 pounds in under three months and struggling with my intermittent fasting, along with other side effects, is ruining my self-image and happiness."

• Nat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2021

For Birth Control "I’m 25 years old, and this is the first time I’ve been on birth control, and it’s been great! I’ve had no weight gain, no skin changes, and no mood changes. I honestly think this actually helped me quite a bit since I was pretty anxious and sad for a few months right before I started Loryna. I’ve been on it for 3 months now, it helped regulate my periods since I was always irregular. They’re also a lot less painful, super light, and only last 2-3 days. I’m so glad the first BC I chose worked well with my body. It was covered by my insurance through Pill Club, and I got a 9-month supply delivered to me!"

• May...
• January 14, 2018

For Menstrual Disorders "I have been on this pill for over a year now. I have not had any negative side effects. No cramping or spotting or any weight gain. My bra size went from a 32B to a 32D, can't complain about that. I have endometriosis, and my periods without this pill were a painful nightmare. I was fainting due to the severity of my cramps, I was also vomiting due to the pain. I became anemic due to it too, but since going on this pill, it is a breeze. I usually skip the inactive pills and just not have a period, but when I do, it is about 3-4 days long with moderate cramping. Not as bad as before. I have no complaints or problems."

• ale...
• July 11, 2021

For Birth Control "I've gained 20 pounds in the 5 months I've been on this. I cry and am depressed and find myself working extra hard to do activities that I normally love. I have never had recurring yeast infections and have to treat them once a month now. I also lost my sex drive, and I suddenly have really bad melasma. I am stopping immediately and hopefully notice some improvement soon. The plus side to this was short and light periods, but after the first 2 months, I had random spotting every month."

• Sha...
• December 18, 2015

For Acne "I have suffered from acne for years. I've tried almost everything, and nothing seemed to work, so my dermatologist put me on Loryna. The good thing about Loryna is it did help with my acne. I would still get the occasional pimple, but my breakouts weren't as bad as they were before. The bad thing about Loryna is it made me gain a lot of weight and gave me horrible mood swings. It made me obsessed with food. I would be extremely hungry throughout the day and get anxious if I didn't get the chance to eat when I wanted. Also, it made me so much more irritable. I would get mad very easily and snap at people. I ended up going off of the pill because, although it helped with my acne, the weight gain and mood swings weren't worth it."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 3, 2018

For Birth Control "This is the first BC I have ever taken, and I’m generally pleased with it. I started when I was 18 to regulate my periods and clear my skin. PROS: I literally never feel the need to wear makeup anymore because my skin is always so clear. This is huge because I have struggled with acne for a very long time. My periods are very normal with no cramping or PMS (sometimes slight mood swings). I typically do not use condoms and have not had any scares. CONS: The only things I have noticed are weight gain, and the first couple of months of taking it, I had extreme pain/cramping in my legs in the middle of the night, but that has stopped. Also, in the first few months, my eyes were sensitive and irritated from my contacts, but that has also gone away. Overall, I think it takes getting used to, and it’s different for everyone, but I have had a very positive experience so far and plan to continue using this brand."

• pau...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 10, 2018

For Birth Control "It took me a few tries to get the right birth control for my body, and once I found Loryna, it was perfect! All my acne disappeared, I went from an AA cup to a B cup in bra size, and it made my painful and irregular periods go away and made them bearable and regular. I never had any mood swings, just normal PMS like everyone has. Slight weight gain, but it went away after a month. This pill also goes well with the anxiety medication I take, so I highly recommend it."

• ImA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2016

For Birth Control "So I started bc yesterday... no joke, I'm hormonal as heck! Even typing this makes me want to cry. I mean, I'm a small woman, 21, 4'11, and I kind of expected to be like this. My doctor said it tricks my brain into thinking it's pregnant so that certain parts of my body stop working. Like, in this case, the inflammation that causes my deadly cramps. Now I'm new to this whole birth control, but I think it's normal to feel sad and gain weight and all that because of what women go through during pregnancy. So though it makes me feel super tired, it's kind of a good thing because, get this: I'm an insomniac, haha. These mood swings are laughable - when I catch myself crying because I didn't share my sandwich with my two dogs. Long story short, I'm hoping this works."

• Ama...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2015

For Acne "I started birth control because I was sexually active. I started using Ortho Tri-Cyclen, but 2 years after using, I began having very bad cystic acne. At this point, I was no longer sexually active but needed a BC to help my acne problem. My doctor recommended Yaz, and my pharmacy gave me Loryna because it was in my insurance budget. After 2 months of taking this pill consistently, my acne stayed the same, I also started to experience stomach discomfort and bad migraines at least 2 times a week. Now, on the 3rd month, my acne is the worst it's ever been, same with my migraines. I also have gained 11 lbs since the first month I started Loryna (& I'm a VERY active person). It is very discouraging. Any advice?"

• myb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 15, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been on Loryna for over 4 months now, and my experience has been great. Previously, I was on a generic of Sprintec and had issues with nausea, vomiting, mood swings, and difficulty losing weight. Since I've switched to Loryna, all of those problems have disappeared, and I have no side effects! This HBC works great for me (21, 155 lb, active lifestyle), and I’d recommend it to anyone interested!"

• Tan...
• July 28, 2021

For Birth Control "Pros: Very few: cheap and face was clear throughout using it. Cons: I noticed some changes in my body and mental health and wrote them down to talk to my doctor about at an upcoming appointment. I had been on Yaz for 14 years with none of these issues, but had to switch due to my insurance covering Yaz anymore and California not accepting the Bayer Savings Card. I didn't think my issues were from Loryna until I read these reviews. I had fuller breasts, was constantly bloated, gained weight with the weight specifically in my abdomen (despite no diet or exercise change), decreased aerobic fitness, decreased sex drive, and felt more 'down' and self-critical. I stopped taking it and within four days saw improvements: breast size decreased, feeling less bloated, more positive, and my sex drive increased. I ran this morning, and it was my fastest time in months. Again, I had none of these symptoms during my 14 years on Yaz. I'm so glad I stopped taking Loryna!"

• Sad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve been on BC before but had issues with depression. I tried Loryna and am 2 months in and can’t take it anymore! I have had headaches, probably gained weight, increased hunger, depression worse than I’ve ever experienced-crying over absolutely nothing off and on the first month, then it stopped for a few weeks and it’s back worse than ever with intense mood swings! I have had brain fog, fatigue, and the mood swings/irritability that happened in the 2nd month have affected my life and relationships! I feel unable to control my emotions and I’m sure I seem crazy to the guy I recently started seeing! I hope this pill hasn’t ruined my relationship, but I know it’s made me a crying, irritated, bloated lunatic! I’ve worked hard to be an easygoing, emotionally stable adult, but this pill makes me feel like I’m 2 sheets to the wind ugly crying and angry like I’m on a whisky bender. I don’t even drink anymore. I do not recommend!"

• Pl2...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 9, 2016

For Menstrual Disorders "I would recommend this to anyone wanting to control hormones. I was very depressed, anxious, gained a lot of weight due to constant cravings. It's good for acne, my face was clear as it was with Yaz. I had to get my insurance to prior authorize this only to have bad side effects. Was on this for approx. 8 months and gained 20 pounds from not wanting to leave the couch and bad depression/anxiety. I thought it was something else until I stopped taking it. I can't take generics, always a problem. I'm going back on Yaz, was never an issue for me, even lost weight."

• Mim...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 13, 2017

For Menstrual Disorders "I LOVE LORYNA. This is the only birth control where I feel great, and it regulates my periods on time every time. The flow is always super light! I will say that I gained a good amount of weight on this pill, but who doesn't gain weight on birth control in general?"

• tgr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 11, 2017

For Birth Control "I literally could not rate this any lower. It's the first birth control pill I've taken that didn't improve my periods. I've gone back to having irregular, long periods, just like before the pill. I've also gained a significant amount of weight and had mood swings and a heavily decreased sex drive. It just didn't work for me at all."

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 7, 2022

For Birth Control "Loryna was the first-ever birth control I've ever taken, and I've been using it for around five months. At first, I had nausea spells, and my boobs were really tender, but that went away within the first month or so. Before taking it, I had the worst cramps imaginable, and there was never a time when my skin was clear. Since taking it, my periods are light, I don't cramp at all, my skin has cleared up tremendously (still breaking out on chin/cheeks a bit, but that could be from me wearing a mask at school/work/etc.). My boobs actually went up a cup size. The reason I'm actually switching to another pill, though, is because of my mood swings and the weight gain. I have been extra irritable and sensitive to the point where I don't know how I acted before the pill, and since taking the pill, I've gained 15 pounds. I am scared of switching since Loryna was good for me, but I want to see if there is a pill that will help my mood, clear my skin up more, and get myself back to my regular weight."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 5, 2023

For Birth Control "I have endometriosis, only hormonal acne, and Loryna is the best! I used to have extremely painful periods, but now I don't have a period at all and no acne whatsoever. I didn't notice weight gain at all or really any change in my mood. Obviously, the first 1-3 months were a bit emotional and moody, but after that, it's been great! I've been on it for about 7-8 months now, take the pill every night at bedtime, and I skip the white pills so I don't have a period. But there is one downside, I have zero sex drive. I'm 20, in a great healthy relationship, and normally have a pretty high sex drive with my partner. Now I'm bone dry all the time, and it is very rare when I get in the mood. I want to have sex, however, my body and brain just do not react or get in the mood the way they used to. One more thing to mention from my experience, my body does have to have a period every 3-4 months. I spot for a week and must stop to have a natural period. This is okay with me, but others might not like that."

• oli...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 18, 2020

For Birth Control "The Loryna birth control pill has worked pretty great for me. No weight gain, a little less acne than normal. I still have a period, but it is so much more manageable and light."

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 28, 2024

For Birth Control "Loryna works wonders for my acne, shortened my periods to 3 days, and doesn’t affect my sex drive. However, I did gain weight (about 5 pounds) and seem to hold onto a lot of water weight."