Lybrel and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• Pea...
• November 10, 2015

For Birth Control "Worst birth control ever! My first month, 2 months were great, no period, mild bloating, a little weight gain, and my boobs went up an entire cup size (no issues with this)... Although I did start my period halfway through the second pack, and it lasted for 28 days! And my symptoms were terrible. I was so depressed and bloated the first 3 weeks of bleeding, and then the last week, I became extremely lightheaded and vomited at the smell of anything. I went in to see my doctor wanting to get answers, and he had me stop taking it right away, explaining that due to the bleeding, my iron had dropped dangerously low! And it was all thanks to this birth control. I have tried plenty of birth controls in the past and never had anything like this happen!"

• Kly...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 18, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for nearly 2 years. I have not had a single period and no spotting after the first 3 months. Which has been great because I used to have horrid cramps. On the downside, I have become terribly depressed and have gained a LOT of weight. After the pack that I'm on is out, I am going off of this pill."

• Sah...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 7, 2016

For Birth Control "I tried this pill for 6 months and have tried other low dose pills in the past, I'm 33 now. It did NOT stop my period and actually made me spot for weeks at a time with awful bloating and some weight gain. I finally gave up and tried natural products. Womb Sweep from Petalwise nearly saved my life. My periods aren't gone but come with zero cramps, mood swings, and more regularity. Not doing pharmaceuticals ever again."