Aviane and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• I...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 27, 2013

For Birth Control "When I first started taking birth control, I was started on Aviane, and I really loved it. I lost weight, and I went from an A cup bra to a C cup bra in just 2 months. After a year or 2, I got switched to Lessina, and I didn't like it! Got horrible headaches, gained weight, and cramps were horrible. After 2 years of Lessina, I begged to be switched back to Aviane, and now only after 2 months of taking it, I have lost 11 lbs, and the cramps and headaches are gone. I do get tender breasts while on my period, but I’d rather have tender breasts and moodiness and cramps! Oh, and my sex drive is through the roof!"

• len...
• September 4, 2018

For Birth Control "I was so afraid of taking birth control again after having so many bad experiences with other ones, but I am so happy I gave this one a chance. Previous pills I was on, Kariva, Sprintec, Orthotricyclen-ALL made me gain weight; super moody and always depressed. This pill works for me, honestly. I have zero side effects, no weight gain, my skin is so clear it freaks me out. The only side effect is my breasts grew from an A to a full B. They're still growing; I'm a little concerned, but hey, free boob job essentially! So girls, if you had a bad reaction to the pills I mentioned above, maybe give this one a try!"

• Bre...
• May 19, 2014

For Birth Control "Aviane is the second birth control I have taken, but the first that I have actually stuck to for a somewhat long period of time. I first started out with progestin-only Nora-Be, and I did not like it at all. Upon receiving Aviane, I was fairly excited to start. I heard mixed reviews but decided to start it anyway, and let me tell you, I'm glad I did. Aviane has cleared up my acne almost completely. I used to suffer from mild acne, and my skin is almost flawless. Also, my breasts seem to have enlarged. I feel like I may have gained weight due to an increased appetite, but probably no more than 4-5 pounds, which is worth not getting pregnant and having clear skin, plus I'm fairly petite. I definitely plan to stay on Aviane for a long time! Love it!"

• Gyp...
• May 27, 2013

For Birth Control "I've been on Aviane for 3 months now, and I must say I have absolutely no complaints, no weight gain, no mood swings, no dryness, and on the positive side, my moderate acne flares have greatly reduced, my face is less oily, and I have just about 2 new breakouts when on the placebo pills, unlike having a full-blown breakout during my periods. I am very happy with this pill."

• Mar...
• October 29, 2009

For Birth Control "By far the best birth control I've ever had. I tried two before, and they didn't work for me. They made me gain weight and didn't even help with my period, which is one of the major reasons why I got on birth control. When I first started this, it gave me major mood swings, but after about two weeks, it stopped. That was the only bad part. While on it for only two months, I lost about 15 pounds, and it helped so much with my periods. They are light, short, and I have barely any cramping. It's also cheap."

• ale...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 17, 2023

For Birth Control "I have been taking Aviane for a little more than a year, and I’ve had no anxiety or depression that I keep hearing about. Honestly, it did make me a bit more emotional, but nothing too severe. Periods are very light and come on time. No mood swings, and I gained no weight. Pro: my boobs grew a lot. I do recommend this pill, but I think it’s different for everyone."

• nan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 28, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on Lutera for 6 months before being switched to Aviane due to insurance covering it. I was told that it is the same exact pill and not to worry. Let me tell you, it is NOT the same pill. I had a great experience on Lutera, of course, starting was a little hard, but I had light periods, high sex drive, etc. On Aviane, I was extremely depressed and had NO sexual drive at all, couldn’t finish, and felt foggy and gained like 10 pounds. I also had a pregnancy scare and missed a period cycle on it. It’s so bad. I switched back to Lutera and have been off Aviane for about 2 weeks. I already feel so much better and am so much happier. Sex drive is back to normal, etc. Please stay away from this. I also found out insurance covers Lutera, so I did all of that for nothing."

• Nic...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 16, 2019

For Birth Control "DO NOT USE! Not only does this birth control NOT WORK, it has horrible side effects, not just on me, but on my roommates who were also prescribed it. We went together and got prescribed Aviane for birth control. Since being prescribed Aviane, I've been extremely irritable, hormonal, angry, depressed, and I am easier to lash out at people for no reason. I've gained a lot of weight and worst of all, I'm covered in cystic acne all over my face, neck, back, and thighs - sometimes on my bum too - I've never gotten acne before taking Aviane!!! And on top of that, I'm 1 month pregnant, even though I took the pill every day, on time, exactly how I was supposed to. My roommates have experienced all the same things. One of them got pregnant 2 months after they started taking it, another gained almost 50 pounds in only a few months, and don't even get me going about all of our acne problems. Ladies: do not use. Aviane birth control doesn't work, you could end up pregnant!!!!"

• bro...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 8, 2020

For Birth Control "This pill, Aviane, works as a birth control, and it made my periods super short and super light, and cramps disappeared. That being said, there were a lot of cons associated with this: headaches, nausea, weight gain, acne, acne, acne (my skin was clear before this), and crazy anxiety, depression, and mood swings. I would not recommend. Going to switch back to Ortho Cyclen."

• Jem...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 19, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on Aviane for 13 years. I don't experience a single negative symptom, and the few times over the many years I've missed a month (due to vacationing and forgetting my birth control pack at home), my cramps are significant. On the pill, I don't experience cramps, weight gain, mood swings, or anything. Off the pill, I get cramps during my cycle. This BC works very well with my system."

• Hea...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 28, 2012

For Birth Control "I have been on Aviane for about 4 years now. I was first put on it to regulate my period because I would go without having a period for as long as 3-5 months. I went to my doctor and was told it sounded like I had polycystic ovarian syndrome. Aviane made my periods regular but very light. They are only three days long. I don't know if that would be considered a side effect, but it is what I'm used to. I gained a little bit of weight after starting Aviane, but not very much. I get emotional the week of my period, but nothing too extreme. Overall, I am happy with it and don't see a reason to change brands."

• Ran...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 9, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this Aviane birth control for 8 months now, and it’s made my PMS symptoms and depression so bad. Like a week before my period, I feel like I’m going insane. I feel like every month it makes it worse and worse. Honestly, I don’t think I can take this pill anymore, it’s wrecking my mind. It always made me gain weight, and my boobs are sore 24/7."

• Anonymous
• April 1, 2010

For Birth Control "After being on Ortho-Tri-Cyclen, which gave me every possible bad symptom in the world, I asked my Ob/Gyn to put me on Aviane after reading some good things about it. Aviane has been a godsend. I have been on it for about a month now. No/very little weight gain. Hardly any mood swings (nothing abnormal from when I have my period). No breakthrough bleeding and no acne. I am on day 2 of my period now, and it even seems a lot lighter than it normally was. Aviane is amazing!"

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2019

For Birth Control "Don't know if this BC works. I just recently started it, and right away I noticed a lot of acne. I have also been gaining a lot of weight, and FAST. I don't know if all these 10/10, perfectly written reviews are real, seems like they're too good to be. Yet everyone I talk to has issues with this birth control. One of my friends even got cysts as a result of taking this, and I've just heard a lot of bad things - now I'm experiencing them firsthand. I stopped taking this BC today, I don't recommend it."

• Kan...
• October 23, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am on my 2nd pack of Aviane and will be starting on the sugar pills tonight. I love this pill! I do not have as many side effects as I used to have with other pills. I had a few headaches and some nausea in my first month of using this, but those are gone now. No breast tenderness, no noticeable weight gain, although I have an increased appetite, but I try to balance it with a healthy diet and exercise at least 3 times a week. My previous one (Sprintec) caused me to spot, and I was having a period for 3 weeks straight. On Aviane, I have no spotting, and my periods last for only 7 days and are light. I used to have really heavy bleeding, which caused my iron levels to be depleted. I develop pimples here and there, but they are manageable. I do not have any mood swings on this pill, and that is just wonderful. I just feel happy every day! Aviane is a game changer for me, and I am so glad that I found it :)"

• Man...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Before I begin my review, I would like to point out to other viewers that some other reviews may scare you, but you should not be intimidated by them, as everyone has a different experience on birth control. That being said, I was iron deficient due to my menstrual cycle, but I was extremely against birth control as a solution for irrational reasons (weight gain, acne, chest growth). Once I began taking Aviane, it not only did its job of regulating my period within the first twenty-four hours, but it also cleared up my skin and stopped my hormonal mood swings for the most part. Weight gain has not been too much of an issue either, as I have not gained a noticeable amount of weight. Overall, I have been very happy with the results of this medication, and would recommend it to others, especially those with heavy menstrual cycles."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 24, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm on my second pack about 2 and a half weeks in. So far, I feel better overall with my mood, besides the fact that life's been stressing me out. My only complaints are the acne, and my breasts grew so much, and I'm having a hard time with how much they've grown so quick. I also feel hungry all the time and feel like I've gained weight. Other than that, it's helped my mood turn from sad and moody to pretty calm and happy."

• Sal...
• March 18, 2013

For Birth Control "I will have been on Aviane for two years as of next month. Once my prescription ends next month, I find it is time to get off of it. It's done its job preventing pregnancy, and I do have shorter periods. However, I have gained 20 pounds in the past two years, went from a 34 C to a 38 D (on the brink of DD), acne has stayed the same, and I have experienced mood swings, anger, and depression."

• Nme...
• November 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been taking the Aviane birth control for 9 months. 2 months ago I started feeling my pregnancy symptoms-usual things started smelling weird, I would wake up starving, I started getting in my feelings (emotional) and watching certain movies I would cry. ✋Wait a minute, am I pregnant? Took 3 tests, all were negative. So I guess the fact that I've been taking it for so long, it actually kicked in and I'm experiencing the side effects. I have gained maybe 10 pounds since being on it, and my weight is staying."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 7, 2013

For Birth Control "At first, this pill made me miserable. I had the worst mood swings and took it out on everyone around me. I stopped taking it after one month, but then I tried it again a few months later, and nothing bad happened. You just need to give your body enough time to get used to it. No weight gain, no mood swings (by the second month), no breast changes, etc. My face isn't totally clear of acne, and my period cramps/flow is only a little less, but this is a good pill if you just want the basics without altering your body."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 28, 2019

For Birth Control "Aviane is an amazing birth control! I have been on this for 5 years, and although it is the first one I’ve tried, it works wonderfully! No acne issues, weight gain, mood changes, and I am not pregnant. I strongly recommend it."

• wel...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 19, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on birth control for almost 2 years and have gone through about 8 different brands of pills. Aviane is the only one that keeps my emotions balanced. I noticed a little weight gain, and my breasts got bigger, but really other than that it's been effective, affordable, and doesn't cause me stress or discomfort. My periods went from 7-9 days to 3-5 days and it's great."

• Hal...
• April 26, 2021

For Birth Control "Worst medication. It did what it was supposed to, but the side effects aren’t worth preventing pregnancy. It was okay, but I bled for the first month. Then my skin broke out, then was fine after the first month. Then the severe water retention and weight gain happened. Started at 120 lb and am 170 lb now. The premenstrual symptoms were insane. Like I had mood swings, anxiety, and depression. I’m a year in and have had serious suicidal thoughts. I never had mental health issues prior to this medication. Out of the whole month, I only felt mentally stable one week. That’s so crazy. Please don’t take them. Your mental health isn’t worth it."

• cof...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 25, 2019

For Birth Control "Love love this pill! This is the first hormonal birth control method I’ve ever tried, and it’s been amazing. It’s helped my mood a lot, has been great contraception, has regulated my periods, and made them significantly lighter. My skin is also much better. I have gained some weight, but I don’t attribute it to the pill - it’s been a stressful few months in my personal life. I don’t think it’s due to the pill because it’s been easy to lose weight as well. The only thing I don’t love about it is that my already oily hair is now a bit greasier, but I’ve found good hair products that make this little problem basically nonexistent. Overall, I really recommend."

• RWa...
• January 25, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on Aviane for almost 5 months now. I have experienced weight gain, increased anxiety, and have had moderate depression. I have also had difficulty breathing when working out and have recently developed vision problems (a floater). I am not 100% sure that this is derived strictly from Aviane, but I have never had these issues before. I am going to discontinue use."