Lutera and Weight Gain: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Car...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2021

For Birth Control "Lutera was the first birth control that I tried and was put on the lowest dosage, and overall, it was a negative experience. In terms of my cycle, it significantly improved how I experienced my normal heavy cycles. They were lighter and only lasted for a few days as opposed to eight. When it came to acne, it also helped in regards to that as well. The downside was all the negative side effects that outweighed the good. I started gaining weight, having mood swings, my emotions in general were all out of place, experienced vaginal discomfort, which is on the disclaimer, and my depression was the worst it’s ever been. I was on it for three months, and even the benefits in terms of cycle and skin were a plus, I couldn’t handle the negative ones. My mental health is a priority, and I stopped taking it. After no longer taking the pill, I noticed the huge difference in my depression and mood swings, it was not longer intense as it was before. Lutera wasn’t for me."

• BDT...
• June 25, 2016

For Birth Control "The worst! I've been on Lutera for over two years. While taking this birth control, I experience headaches, mood swings, depression, weight gain, a drop in sex drive, and extremely long periods. My period will last 8-9 days with occasional spotting between periods and other months 3-4 weeks (maybe 3 times since I started 2 years ago). I was told this would make my period lighter... Yeah, not as heavy but longer :( After the 1st year, I spoke with my OB to make sure I didn't have any issues like fibroids, etc. And everything was normal, so I decided to keep trying Lutera in the hopes my body would adjust. Boy, was I wrong. The only pro is I'm not pregnant :) I'm definitely switching birth control #2years2long."

• Nom...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 30, 2019

For Birth Control "Before, I was taking Aubra, and I had severe mood changes and weight gain. After taking Lutera, all these unpleasant side effects diminished. It also cleared up my horrible acne."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2018

For Birth Control "Lutera gave me horrible acne and weight gain. Had to switch to a different combo right away!"

• adf...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2016

For Birth Control "I got the worst cramps of my life, headaches, had volatile mood swings, seemed to have gained weight on this pill. Was not a good idea and will switch soon."