Sronyx and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 7, 2012

For Birth Control "I received Sronyx from a free clinic, and I have been on it for over 3 years! I have literally tried every single birth control option they had available. Nothing has ever given me such perfect experiences as Sronyx has. While I'm on Sronyx, my periods are very light without cramps or pain. All my acne is gone, and my skin glows! And if I miss a pill, like clockwork, I would break out. Sronyx even regulates my weight and curbs my appetite, no lie. I notice other birth controls make you extremely hungry and gain weight, but Sronyx does not at all. I will never stray away from this pill. I absolutely love it!"

• H B...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2020

For Birth Control "I took Sronyx for 3 months. I quickly became very anxious and depressed. For three weeks, I cried every day. I didn't feel like myself. I was very sensitive in general. My drive was pretty much gone. I also gained a slight amount of weight. However, my skin was pretty clear. Immediately after I stopped taking it, I felt a lot better. I'm extremely nervous to take anything new now because of how terrible I felt on this."

• Sam...
• December 9, 2019

For Birth Control "I haven’t seen many recent reviews on this and wanted to share my thoughts. I’ve been on this pill to prevent pregnancy for 3 years now. After reading reviews, I’m very interested as some of my bad symptoms line up with others. So positives first, I did not get pregnant - unprotected (other than the pill) for 3 years. I also had MUCH lighter periods. 3 days total of bleeding, very light bleeding, and only cramps on one day. I was very regular and on time with these meds. In the last few years, I’ve been getting really bad headaches as well as acne (which I never ever had). I never linked the two things together for some reason, but realized it’s a strong possibility those things could be from the meds. I also gained probably 10 pounds on this medicine; I hold water like CRAZY. Overall, as long as you don’t mind the side effects, this one really did the job for me when it comes to staying un-pregnant. Hope this helps!!!"

• And...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 24, 2019

For Birth Control "I started this pill Sronyx 5 months ago after the pharmacy switched me off Lutera. The first few weeks I was having really bad cervix area pain. After that subsided, everything was alright for a little while. After about 2 months, I noticed I gained about 10 lbs and my hair was coming out more often in the shower. No other side effects until about month 4 when I started noticing how depressed I was becoming. This pill has turned me from a sweet, kind, and patient person into a monster. My anxiety has skyrocketed, and I've fallen into the deepest depression of my life. I'm not myself anymore, so I decided to just stop taking all BC for a while. The only upside to this pill is it kept me from getting pregnant and cleared up my acne."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2014

For Birth Control "At the beginning of taking this medication, I didn't notice any bad side effects until a few weeks after I began taking it. I would get heavy periods throughout the entire month, bad cramps, weight gain like crazy, and it's making my hair fall out. Also, my mood swings have been all over the place. I would eat like I'm pregnant and be tired all the time. I haven't had any breast growth or pain, but my acne is horrible. I'm not pregnant, so the pill worked there, but I'm going to stop taking it."

• chl...
• January 3, 2019

For Birth Control "Please do not take this contraceptive. It made me gain 25 pounds in 3 short months. I did not change my eating habits and had actually been burning more calories than before I started it. I constantly had a migraine and was stressed out and depressed. I knew I immediately needed to do something. At first, I thought that it was just my hormones not adjusting, but I have had more acne with this, headaches, and so much unbelievable weight gain. I do not recommend!"

• des...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 15, 2013

For Birth Control "I have gained 10 pounds. Doesn't affect my mood, but does affect my sex drive a little. Went from a C cup to a double D. Sounds lovely, but my breasts hurt most days out of the week. I eat way more than I used to."

• Anonymous
• March 15, 2012

For Birth Control "I have been taking this birth control for just over 6 months now. I am so ready to find a different one. I never had headaches until I started taking this pill. I experience them at least three times a week now. This pill has made me constantly crave sweet junk food. Hello, weight gain! I also have been extremely emotional. I feel depressed about everything, and I feel like crying more often than not. Not the pill for me!"

• Mic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 2, 2019

For Birth Control "This was my first time trying birth control (I’m in my 30s). The first month, I occasionally (not every single day) experienced nausea/queasiness in the mornings upon waking up. It would go away if I distracted myself with something. I’m in my third month of being on it now. I did gain 5-7 pounds over the past couple of months. No big deal - just need to exercise more often. Zero side effects otherwise! Sex drive high, no nausea, no mental side effects, absolutely love having no periods, drastic reduction in migraine frequency, overall ... this BC is fantastic in my experience. Give it a chance (and keep in mind ... any queasiness went away after the first few weeks)."

• Sav...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 22, 2019

For Birth Control "I am 19 years old and have been on this birth control, Sronyx, for about two years. In the first 3 months, I gained 15 pounds, which has never happened in my life. I have always been an active athlete, so weight gain had never been a problem until then. Thankfully, it was all water weight, so I lost it all in about 2 weeks after working really hard at the gym. My periods are short (about 3 days) and light. However, this birth control has made me an emotional wreck. Anxiety, depression, paranoia, are all through the roof. I cry like 3 times a day for no reason. I have always been a healthy, happy-go-lucky girl, and this birth control has completely changed me for the worse. I am always in a horrible mood and forget what it's like to be genuinely happy. I am going to get this switched ASAP and hopefully, I will return to my normal self soon. I wish I hadn't taken it for so long. It took me a while to realize that it was my birth control causing these issues. I thought I was becoming actually depressed."

• Luc...
• April 30, 2016

For Birth Control "Before taking Sronyx, I used to take Loestrin 24 FE, and I had no problems with that. I enjoyed it. My doctor prescribed me Sronyx recently, and as soon as I took this BC, I gained about 5 lbs the first month, even though I exercise for almost 2 hours, 4-5 times a week, and my appetite has increased. I have never felt so hungry to the point where I feel like I'm going to snap! My stomach growls also from so much hunger, even though I ate 1-2 hours before! This pill made me so irritable and angry at everyone around me! I hate this pill. I am switching!"

• 11...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 11, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been using Sronyx for 11 years now, and I wouldn't use any other BC pill. Short, light periods are great (3 days max). I've never had any pregnancy scares. Weight gain was minimal (maybe 5 lbs), and I think it actually cleared up my acne, or it's because I was getting older. On other pills, I would be EXTREMELY moody, but not on Sronyx (maybe just one day before my period, but I think that is normal PMS). Highly recommended."

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2019

For Birth Control "It is my first time taking birth control. That's why I was a bit nervous about how my body would react. I'm still in the first three months, second to be exact. (My doctor told me that the body needs about 3 months to adapt.) I didn't feel any significant changes. Nothing too different from my regular PMS. No weight gain. No nausea. No mood changes. Of course, my period was way shorter and less painful. My boobs became bigger (not a lot, but still). I got way more pimples before my period than usual, but my face cleared out after that. I always try to eat something or have a snack before I take the pill and take it at the same time every day. Overall, I think it's a good choice. P.S. Everyone's body is different, so you might react differently. But I suggest you try it out."

• Ali...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I started this pill about 8 months ago, and I blew up. I’ve gained at least 40 pounds, and not to mention it made my boobs grow out of nowhere. When I first started taking this pill, I was a 36C, and now I am a 40DD. I hate this pill. Because of all the weight gain, I can’t fit into my clothes, and it causes depression. The only reason I gave this pill a 2 was because I haven’t gotten pregnant, but the side effects are bad."

• 1ah...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 24, 2014

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "Taken the pill for 4 months now, after having no period for 6 months. Since I started the pill, I have had two periods each pack, despite taking the pills like clockwork. I've also developed sore breasts and super painful cyst-like acne all the time. No weight gain, nausea, or blood pressure issues, though. Not going to take this anymore!"

• ano...
• July 19, 2013

For Birth Control "I have only been on Sronyx for a week and a half, and I already feel as if I am gaining a large amount of weight. I took Aviane for a year prior (I was off birth control in between Aviane and Sronyx for about a year) and found that I lost weight on that pill. I'm wondering if weight gain is just an initial side effect of Sronyx and that I'll eventually go back to my normal weight?"

• mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 27, 2020

For Birth Control "I absolutely love Sronyx! I had a few issues with it for only the first few months: such as my acne was pretty bad at first, but it was probably because my hormones were starting to adjust to taking the birth control. After about a month or two, the acne had subsided, and now my face is clear! I also initially experienced a bit of weight gain, especially in my breasts. But with some working out at the gym and keeping my appetite at bay, all of that initial weight gain is now gone, and I am back to my normal size! My periods have been a breeze. I still experience some cramping, but it's not nearly as bad as before I went on birth control. My bleeding is also a LOT lighter, I no longer have to change my tampon every hour like I used to. The first few months are a little rocky, but don't give up on it after just a month or two. Just wait it out and allow your body some time to get used to this pill... it will be worth it!"

• Tee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 16, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on Sronyx for about 9 months now, and it's been an overall good experience. My acne level has stayed the same. My periods used to be heavy all the way through for 7-8 days, and now it's only 5-6, along with it becoming much lighter. The only downfall is I gained 10 pounds, which is very abnormal for me since I am very active. So far, I haven't gotten pregnant, but I didn't use a condom yesterday for the first time since I started using it, so we'll see how that goes! Overall, a good product!"

• Don...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 29, 2013

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "I have more headaches than usual, and I am always bloated and hungry with non-stop cravings. The only good thing is that my periods go from light to barely there. I love that aspect. I never had any skin issues, so that was not my concern. I take pills to regulate my cycle, which it does. But I can do without the headaches and weight gain."

• Kit...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 7, 2013

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for about 2 years now. It has made me gain over 40 pounds and increased my acne when I am on placebo pills. I am constantly depressed and eating more than when I was on other birth control pills. I am bloated and constantly having pregnancy scares. I am currently having abdominal cramps and white discharge, I have lighter and lighter periods. I do not drink or smoke. It feels there are more side effects with this type of birth control, and I will take an at-home pregnancy test. Other than that, the next doctor's visit I will most likely change my birth control."

• mai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on Sronyx since giving birth for 6 months now. I noticed a crazy weight gain, my appetite has doubled, and my mood changes constantly. The good part is I have my period like a clock every month, lighter and for about 4-5 days."

• Tar...
• January 17, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I'm a 43-year-old black female and have been dealing with fibroids since 2013. I was told that the BCP would stop the bleeding. I would bleed for 90 days at a time and had to be put on iron pills and stool softener. I've been on them for over 4 months. Two days after I started them, I started bleeding. Now I'm about to have a hysterectomy due to going from 1 fibroid to 7. They didn't shrink at all. I got the last 5 in the last year. I did not break out, but did gain a lot of weight. My doctor wanted me to take them for another 12 months. I said to heck with that! Glad to be off these babies."

• Rai...
• July 25, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been taking Sronyx for about 3 weeks. I am on my 4th day on my inactive pills. Last night, I woke up with really bad cramps and to a really heavy period, which has never happened before. My periods before birth control were very light and had no cramping. I've also experienced breast growth and a little weight gain."

• Bre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2019

For Birth Control "At first, Sronyx birth control was okay. I had no symptoms the first week. The second week, my face broke out in cystic acne on my cheeks. I’ve been battling with trying to clear it up. It’s so ugly, and I’ve never broken out on my cheeks. Now it’s leaving scarring. To add insult to injury, it made me gain 5-7 lbs apparently. I’ve since then stopped taking it and am still dealing with the acne I had. But the only positive is that it made my period lighter and bearable. For once, in an entire year, I didn’t have to change my clothes a thousand times."

• Who...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 24, 2015

For Birth Control "Within the past year, I've swapped birth control 3 times. All in all, I must say the 2 years that I used Sronyx, I had 0 complaints! If I did gain weight, it was minimal, my periods came like clockwork, to the point I could almost gauge the hour it would start. I changed from it being ambitious in the hopes of not having to deal with something every day. Worst mistake ever."