Vienva and Bloating: What Users Say

• Tru...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 12, 2020

"These replies are so bad for no reason. I've been taking this birth control for almost a year and haven't had any side effects whatsoever: no weight gain, no babies, no headaches, no weird bleeding, no bloating... nothing. This birth control is working out great for me."

• KT1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2017

For Birth Control "I just recently started this medication as my first ever use of birth control, and I've had no issues so far! No nausea, no cramping, no spotting yet. No mood swings or bloating either. I will update once I get further along, but so far I feel like I haven't even taken anything! Don't get too scared by the negative reviews because I think statistically speaking, more people are likely to share their experience if it's bad than people who are happy with it."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2021

For Birth Control "I saw a lot of negative reviews, but gave it a go. I had a few headaches and crying spells; however, after my body adjusted, I’m completely content. Don’t be too scared and try it once your period starts. I started to wear a pad after the brown discharge (breakthrough bleeding) started, but that’s the worst it’s gotten. Expect some bloating, do your research, and stick with what your body accepts. Stay safe."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2020

For Birth Control "I initially loved this birth control, Vienva. My skin has been clear, no mood swings, and my sex drive was finally back up after getting off my last pill. Unfortunately, my bloating and weight gain have been so excessive that I’ve taken several pregnancy tests just to make sure. I have been dieting and exercising 5 times a week for 3 months with ZERO weight loss! It is just so annoying, considering every other aspect of this pill has been beneficial."

• mor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2022

For Birth Control "Okay, so let me say I was TERRIFIED of starting my birth control after reading these reviews. HOWEVER, I’ve been on Vienva for about a month now, and I have had very few side effects. I know it is still early in the adjustment process, but I haven’t noticed any weight gain, my skin has actually started to clear slightly, and it hasn’t made me nauseous. I will say that I’ve been a bit bloated, and my boobs are a little tender (and slightly bigger, which is a win in my book), but nothing too bad. I promise you people are more likely to leave reviews when things are bad, so I wanted to make sure and say how happy I’ve been thus far with this BC."

• sad...
• June 2, 2020

For Birth Control "This pill hasn’t given me any bad side effects besides weight gain and a lot of bloating. It made me gain 6+ pounds (probably from water retention) after the first month of taking it. I’ve generally never had a problem with losing weight, but this is the least confident in my body that I’ve ever felt. I never had issues with weight gain when I had the IUD. Will be asking my doctor to change my prescription. However, different birth control works individually and affects every body differently, so take this review with a grain of salt! Just sharing my personal experience with it."

• In ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 3, 2021

For Birth Control "First and last time using this drug. I just started my 3rd pack and have been bleeding nonstop since week 2. It has made me emotional, sluggish, bloated, abdominal cramps, acne, and bad gas with multiple poops a day. I’ve never felt this bad before, ever. Stopping the pill today and hoping to get my life back. DO NOT take unless you like to be miserable and in constant pain."

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 24, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this pill once, for about a year, then switched and went back on it for insurance purposes. I have no idea why it has taken me so long to look into the birth control being an issue, I won’t be taking it anymore. I'm usually a happy person, but for the last year I’ve been miserable, nothing makes me happy, even if it’s something I would usually be happy about. I'm moody, so, so moody and angry. My sex drive is nonexistent, and I usually enjoy it. I have to hype myself up for sex and really set myself in a mood that goes and quick as it comes. My period pain has increased. I’m constantly bloated. I’ve also been nauseous and chalked it up to a weak stomach, but seeing here that might not be the case. I would not recommend this birth control, and the reviews have validated me. Thanks."

• NSa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 15, 2021

For Birth Control "I started Vienva about 2 months ago, and the side effects I’m experiencing come and go, but they are acne, nausea, and bloating. Does anyone know if they will go away eventually, or should I be concerned and switch to a different brand? Thanks."

• Ale...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 26, 2020

For Birth Control "I've taken Vienva for 6 months and am about to change my prescription. My symptoms include constipation, bloating, uneven skin texture, back pain, large clots in my period, and the most irritating, an increase in breast size. They have become so large and heavy and sagging over the span of my time on this pill. I've also had next to no sex drive. Typically, I would get dark brown clots for 2-3 days before my period started, and then my regular period would still be mostly clots."

• thi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2018

For Birth Control "This is my first time on birth control, and it has been the worst experience of my life. Month one was fine, I had nausea and threw up some, but nothing overbearing. Now I'm at the end of month two, and I'm completely over this pill! I have nausea every day, I feel like I have to throw up all the time, I got my first ever yeast infection, I have had extreme bloating for days at a time, and also I am experiencing pain while having sex. After sex, I’m in so much pain I just want to cry, and it could’ve only been 5 minutes. Do not take this pill. I thought it was all in my head, but I’m so glad I’m not the only one who has experienced these things. Also, my mental health has been messed up. My fiancé even said I’ve been moody and filled with anxiety, avoid this method and try something else. Only gave this a 1 because I’m not pregnant."

• Jay...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 27, 2019

For Birth Control "Started taking birth control 6 years ago. Originally started with a different brand, but I've been taking Vienva for a couple of years now and haven't had a problem. My periods have gotten lighter and lighter, as expected with taking any birth control for long periods of time. I think you have to consider that any birth control might give you typical side effects: mood swings, bloating, acne, headaches, etc. It just depends on how your body reacts. I felt more side effects when I was on the first brand I tried and actually prefer Vienva. Everyone's different. Don't hesitate to try something. If it doesn't work out, you can always switch."

• Cla...
• February 26, 2019

For Birth Control "Unfortunately, I did not have a good experience either. I had to change from Orysthia to Vienva, and honestly, both gave me bad side effects. I had monthly horrible migraines, horrible bloating, and stomach pains, and I've also started not being able to sleep well and would have dreams that I actually yell out when I used to never do that. I've gotten randomly depressed since taking any general birth control and would break down crying for no reason and wanted life to end. I thought it was some personal problem, but after reading many of these other reviews, I see that I'm not the only one."

• Blo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2021

For Birth Control "At first, everything was fine, but then I realized I was even more anxious than usual (I have an anxiety disorder already), and then I was bloated. I can't fit into any of my jeans. Then, my period, when it did come, was super heavy. Blood clot heavy. I have aches and pains. I never have periods like this. I feel like utter crap. I'm stopping this med even though it's been a month or two. Back to my old birth control."

• Emm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2019

For Birth Control "This is the worst birth control I've ever taken. I had the worst breakthrough bleeding, and I gained a few pounds while only on it for a few weeks. I also felt really bloated the whole time and felt really insecure about my body the whole time. I'm switching back to the birth control I was on before this."

• Kit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2021

For Birth Control "You name it (side effects), I have it!! All of them: terrible mood swings, constipation, bloated, nonstop headaches, spotting 24/7, decreased sex drive. It's really a freaking awful time for me. Been on for only 3 weeks, but calling the doctor tomorrow for sure. Wish I would have looked at these reviews before...."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 19, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on the pill for 2 years, and the brand I used gets switched pretty often, but I haven't had any trouble with any other brands except this Vienva brand. It's the worst brand I have ever used. I never cry, yet ever, but since I started taking Vienva, I break out crying for no reason. I'm also bloated all the time, and I get stomach pains. I do NOT recommend this brand of birth control."

• Jia...
• February 11, 2021

For Birth Control "Do not recommend at all! Gave me horrible mood swings, constantly crying, and I began to hate my body. I am usually very confident and love my body, but I gained weight and feel bloated all the time. Not a good experience at all."

• pur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2018

For Birth Control "This was by far the worst decision ever made. I was prescribed Lutera for birth control, but Costco only had the generic brand Orsythia, so I took that for 1 year. Normal side effects, mild moodiness, anxiety, bloating, etc. Just a month ago, Costco changed their generic birth control from Orsythia to Vienva, and wow, after the first 2 days, I got a pimple (I never get pimples, maybe once every 6 months), then the third day, another pimple. Finally, what did it, 2 weeks on the pill, it was my boyfriend's birthday, and I experienced about 7 emotions in one hour. I was sad, happy, excited, angry, depressed, anxiety attack, felt like everyone hated me at his party. It was the weirdest, nastiest thing I have ever felt. Stopped using it that same day, it took my body about 2 weeks to fully rid itself of the drug, and I feel like a shiny new penny. :) Best decision ever."

• Ioa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2019

For Birth Control "For almost 2 years, I never had any problems regarding side effects with any birth control pill, even if my PCP or insurance switched to a different generic brand. THEN, it was changed to Vienva last November. It was okay for a month, then, come December, I put on a little bit of weight, which was okay for me since I’ve been trying to gain a little. After that, I continued to rapidly gain weight until March. I didn’t change my diet, I even signed up for kickboxing. My periods were much, much less, which was good, but I’ve been having breakouts too, which I don’t experience even if I sleep with makeup on and have less than 5 hours of sleep. I’ve been a little moody too and have been so bloated since December. It was an unpleasant 4 months, and I didn’t wait to finish my set of pills, I just started taking a new brand I requested because I just don’t want to take it anymore. I hate it!!!"

• Gra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2021

For Birth Control "I’m on month three of Vienva, and the side effects are too much to take. Month one was totally fine. Month two - my period was lighter, and my adult (I’m 33) acne started clearing up more! I thought it was fantastic and recommended it to my friends. Month three - I’ve been on my period for 15 days and still counting! I’m always bloated, retaining water, excessively tired, and my acne is back. I do not recommend this BC."

• Mix...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2021

For Birth Control "If I could give this birth control a 0, I would! It is completely terrible. Besides the fact that I am always bloated and always have stomach pains, it gives me horrible headaches. I never had depression or anxiety, and I’ve been taking this birth control for 7 months, and I totally do not recommend! I’ve been so down and so depressed and don’t have motivation to do anything. I cry all the time, and I always take it out on my boyfriend, poor him. I’m glad that I’m reading the reviews and know it’s not only just me! I’m getting off of it today!"

• Mee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I have had a good experience with this birth control. I just started my second pack. I had preexisting anxiety and depression, I do NOT feel as though Vienva made it worse. I did feel bloated the first few weeks, and my breasts were swollen, but that stopped after I got my period on the pill. I mostly went on the pill for pregnancy protection, help with my cystic acne, and terrible cramps. This pill hasn’t helped with all of them. I don’t rate it at a 10 because it does make me nauseous at times, but it’s doable."

• AMK...
• September 13, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Vienva for over a year now and only have good things to say! It does not impact my pre-existing anxiety and depression, doesn’t give me acne, or other issues. I recently realized, as I’ve been losing weight, that I’m bloated a lot, which could be attributed to this pill, but I really don’t know. I recommend it!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2019

For Birth Control "After starting this birth control, I noticed my thighs and hips, which were fairly muscular and toned, felt extremely bloated, and increased cellulite was noticed. I felt like I carried a lot more water weight. I work out and eat clean, but I felt so chubby and insecure. I waited it out with the second pack and noticed that the bloating would go away in the withdrawal week. After just finishing the third pack, my PMD says it’s likely my body’s response to the dosage of hormones and I am switching. I will say the pill did not make me more anxious or moody. It controlled my cystic breakouts and lightened my period. I just couldn’t stand the 3-7 pound weight fluctuations when I was trying to lose weight."