Quasense and Sexual Dysfunction: What Users Say

• d59...
• August 20, 2011

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I went to pick up my Jolessa refill (I loved), and they gave me Quasense. Had spotting/bleeding all summer - 2 months, serious weight gain, terrible cramps, and no libido. With 30 days left in the pack - I could no longer bear the symptoms and stopped 3 days ago. It's nice to have my life back! Bleeding stopped, bloating diminished, and desired intimacy with my husband again. This was really a terrible experience. Lesson - stop sooner if not working, don't change your medicine."

• ehc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2016

For Birth Control "Absolutely terrible. I never had chest or back acne; now I'm covered. I had excess discharge and bled every day (not enough for a period but more than spotting). I ended up with weird bumps all over my arms. My breasts swelled up and had sharp, shooting pains. After losing 20 pounds 3 years ago, I've gained 15 of it back in 2.5 months without any change in diet. My depression has been higher than it has been in a long time. I have no sex drive; how can I when I'm bleeding every day at unpredictable times? I wish I would've read these reviews before taking this medication. Do NOT take Quasense."

• Luv...
• February 8, 2008

For Birth Control "I was 18. I started with the brand name Seasonale for 6 months. Then I took Quasense for 1.5 years until I realized that playing with nature to get four periods per year was a big mistake. I slowly gained 10 lbs over the 2-year period. When that 'time of the month' approaches, I became very moody. When that supposed date of my period arrives, I became a total disaster. I was depressed, I hated everything and everyone, evolving the world... No sex drive at 19!!!!"

• Sta...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 12, 2018

For Birth Control "This pill works for not getting pregnant and that only. I was on it for about 5 years for heavy and painful periods. Within this time, I had gained almost 60 pounds. I was constantly tired, grumpy, no sex drive, and no energy. My liver enzymes were constantly high to an alarming rate, and the doctors could never tell me why. I lost a ton of hair at my temples from this medication, and I never knew it was the pill until I quit randomly 5 months ago. I have never felt better being off of Quasense. My energy came back, I have been able to drop 40 lbs in 6 months, and liver enzymes miraculously are back to normal range. The negative of quitting the pill: I now have lost 40% of my hair from stopping the hormones cold turkey. My body was at the mercy of this pill. Do not take this."

• Net...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been taking Quasense tablets since April 2016...mostly started because of terrible cramping from my period...it does prevent pregnancy, but the side effects are horrible...I lost 30 pounds prior to starting these pills, only to gain 22 pounds of it back in less than 4 months...I have absolutely no sex drive...and the stomach pains are so horrible that, at 30 years of age, I asked my doctor to perform a colonoscopy/endo to be sure nothing major was going on with me...I understand that everybody is not the same, however...I would not recommend these pills to anyone!!!!"

• Lsh...
• January 26, 2018

For Birth Control "Before I started taking this BC, I was working out and lost 25 pounds. After 9 months of being on this, I gained that back, plus 10 more pounds. No matter how I dieted and worked out, my weight kept creeping up. I ate like I was a pregnant woman. I craved everything! I only spotted after missing 2 days of the pill, and it would stop once I resumed. I had 1 heavy day and 3-4 light days on my period. I only rated it a 2 because I didn't get pregnant, but probably because my sex drive went to nothing. I don't recommend this BC to anyone."

• Sid...
• July 9, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on this birth control for a little over a year now. I originally started because my periods were so painful I would pass out and overall it was irregular. The first week I was nauseous and really, really sick. I have also lost ALL sex drive, and my boyfriend thinks I'm not attracted to him anymore. My skin became really sensitive, so every time I'm exposed to the sun for long amounts of time, I will develop a rash. It also took my body some getting used to; lots of spotting the first few months. Overall, I think this drug does its job, but the side effects are just too much for me."

• Ros...
• June 17, 2019

For Birth Control "This medicine got a 4 because it did protect me from pregnancy and I had little acne while on it. But since I got on it, my sex drive has gone down and then I started having very painful sex! If you are having painful sex and your doctor just keeps saying use more lube, then listen to the podcast Bodies about sex hurting, what she described matched what I have experienced and it ended up being the birth control that caused her to have painful sex. This BC also caused chronic fatigue for me and I gained 20 lbs. I was on it for 1 1/2 years and sex kept getting more painful for me to the point I had to stop in the middle of it and it would burn when I used the bathroom afterward. This was not caused by STDs or any other infection, my gynecologist just kept saying use more lube, but that never worked. If you are looking for a BC to stop acne and periods, then this is for you, but I wouldn’t recommend it for people who want to enjoy sex."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2013

For Birth Control "On week three of the third month. No sex drive, my breasts ache badly, and my mood swings, anger, and depression are CONSTANT. I'm changing now."