Generess Fe for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 5)

• MR_...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 5, 2015

"I've been on Generess Fe now for over two years, and I am switching to a different birth control. The main reason I'm switching is that my sex drive is virtually non-existent, and my doctor said that is because Generess levels you out (because it is super low in estrogen), so you don't get the 'highs' you would get with some other birth control pills or without birth control. Also, it is not covered by most insurance because it is a chewable (I've paid about $25 a month, which is not as fun as free). And I feel like it gives me uncontrollable breakouts -- I also looked into this, and a lack of estrogen causes your skin to produce more oil, which causes breakouts. On the plus side, I haven't had a period in over a year! Time to switch for me."

• Bro...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 22, 2014

"I've been taking Generess Fe for a little over six months now. I am very pleased with the pill and have not experienced any nausea, weight gain, or breakouts. I had acne before, but after I started taking the pill, it cleared up a lot. So far, I have had a shorter and lighter period with much less cramping. I did have spotting in between periods the first couple of months, but that has stopped now. I'm a little freaked out because my period is a lot lighter this month than it has been in the past, but from the reviews that I read, other people on this pill experience extremely light periods too, or no periods at all. I cannot say how well the pill works for preventing pregnancy, though, because I use other forms of protection too."

• You...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2013

"I switched from Microgestin to Generess Fe last month. I no longer have extreme mood swings, no more painful cramps, and I can't believe it! The only side effect for me is weight gain, which is actually a good thing for me because I'm very active."

• Ash...
• July 17, 2013

"I've been taking this pill for about a month and a half now. I've gotten 3 periods within these past couple of weeks! It's very uncomfortable. Also, I've been very emotional, like the other girl said, all 'cry baby like.' My mood swings are crazy. I've gained 5 pounds. But I am baby-free."

• Ano...
• November 15, 2013

"Periods became lighter within the first month, which was great because mine were very painful before. The one problem was the first time I took it. I felt far more depressed than ever before. But this was only temporary; it took about one week to adjust psychologically. Be sure to take with a good-sized meal! Other than that, very slight weight gain and no spotting. Always take the brown pills too; they contain the mineral iron, which women need a lot of."

• BCa...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 18, 2018

"I started taking Generess in 2011 when I was 15. I was originally prescribed this for major dysmenorrhea that would always interfere with school and normal life. When I first started taking it, I had terrible anxiety and nausea. I'm sure me being 15 and in the throes of puberty didn't help the matter. Anyway, that leveled out, and the worst thing that would happen was I would spot if I took the pill late. Now that I'm older and I've been on it so long, I'm not sure it is right for me anymore. My periods are getting heavy again, and it has started affecting my mood again. I've had tests done, so it isn't an underlying health problem, so I just think it's time to switch to something else. Overall though, I would recommend this."

• ZXF...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2013

"This is the first birth control I've tried, I have taken it for a month and a half. The first 2-3 days, I had terrible headaches, which went away but came back during the placebo pills. I have a history of migraines, but only with light/noise sensitivity, no aura. Took Maxalt for the headaches, it helped. Bust got slightly bigger, gained a little weight, but I was very stressed out and ate trash, so not necessarily the medication. My skin was about the same, broke out slightly, but I wasn't sleeping or eating vegetables. Extremely moody/meltdowns during the placebo days, but I think that is my personal reaction to the hormones. I had a similar experience before, where the body chemicals made my emotions crash. No nausea, no vomiting, etc. During the placebo days, I did not get my period/breakthrough bleeding, but now that I am stopping the medication [for unrelated reasons], I suddenly have a tiny bit of spotting."

• JAB...
• January 28, 2014

"I was on Sprintec for 4 months, and it was absolutely horrible. I've been on Generess for 2 months, and the changes have been dramatic. Periods are far lighter and shorter, and so far, very regular. The extreme opposite was true before. It did freak me out slightly at having such short periods. I do still have some cramping the week before, but even that is better than before. I'm hoping that this pill continues to be a good experience."

• unf...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 3, 2015

"I was on Generess Fe for almost a year. PROS: I like the pouch it comes in and the slightly minty taste. I liked that it regulated my period as I am one who sadly suffers from PCOS. CONS: made me very moody/emotional; increased hair growth around chest and stomach areas; increased appetite and weight gain. It was my first BCP, and I was too scared to switch over to another pill because I figured I'd rather learn to deal with the mood swings than risk a different BCP with worse side effects. I don't recommend doing that. I think it's good to give a pill a couple of months' shot to allow the body to get used to it, but after that, if you have really clear negative effects, then switch to another."

• Sha...
• November 11, 2015

"This was the first birth control pill I tried. I went to my OBGYN with concerns about serious period irregularity. They just threw the pill at me. Within the first month, I gained almost 10 pounds. I did have a slight appetite increase, but I know most of it was because of this pill. At the time, I didn't realize it, but once I stopped, I realized that I had been acting different on it. And I was also depressed a lot, which isn't normal for me. I stayed on this brand for a few months, then ultimately switched. As soon as I switched to a different formula, I lost the 10 pounds I gained in just 2 weeks, and I wasn't eating any different. It was crazy. Overall, it did its job. It regulated my periods, and I never got pregnant. But the side effects sucked."

• Bam...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 18, 2015

"I like this pill, but I rarely get any side effects. The taste is terrible to me, though, it's like a terrible mint flavor to me. Your period blood might be brown, mine was. It's just my little warning. The first couple of times, I thought it was early stages of pregnancy, but that is a side effect that is important! Your blood being brown is not bad, it's just old blood. I usually get a day of brown stuff and then red the rest of the way through. My period also ends quicker, thank God. Pain-wise, I used to have terrible cramps to the point I would throw up, it was so bad I had to stay home from school. During my period now, I would get cramps, but not as bad as before and just nausea."

• Leh...
• July 29, 2013

"I've been on this pill for 3 months. I had switched because I had been on the same pill for 6 years prior. I've always had terrible cramps, but thought that was normal and I had to deal with it. Once on this pill, not only did my cramps get even worse, my breasts were so tender I could barely put a bra on. However, everybody is very different and can experience different side effects. Although I'll be switching pills again, it is worth the trial to see if it may work for you."

• Sco...
• April 15, 2013

"I've been on this medication a week so far. It's my second birth control ever. Hadn't been on birth control for about 5 years until my OBGYN gave me some sample packs of this. Honestly, after reading other reviews, I was fairly scared to even try it. I will say, the first 2 and a half days were rough, particularly the second night. Lots of nausea and vomiting on the second night. Had a very slight headache for about 4 pills in. Took my 7th pill today. I feel pretty great! The side effects (for me) went away after about 3 pills. Maybe a little VERY slight and tolerable nausea here and there, mostly after waking up due to an empty stomach. Make sure you take this medication when you have food in your stomach, for sure. Otherwise, two thumbs up!"

• Hel...
• March 5, 2014

"This pill works great. I've been taking it for months, however, I am now starting to feel really intense cramping and bleeding. It's been four days now, and every time I wake up, it's so painful. All in all, I think it's great. Just make sure you don't ever miss a pill. You have to get into the habit of taking them and remembering to bring them with you when you go places overnight. You should pick up on the routine quickly, though."

• Ali...
• August 1, 2013

"I am almost done with my second pack, and I love this medication. I didn't get depressed or nausea like a lot of other reviews. I am seeing a little weight gain, however, my breasts have started at a C and are now a D. I think I am switching off of this, though, simply due to cost per month."

• Bco...
• April 11, 2015

"Generess was hell for the first month that I took it. I was hungry, hungry, broke out, gained weight, I also threw up. But after that month, the exact opposite happened. I lost all the weight, my skin was completely clear, and my breasts were huge."

• CC7...
• February 13, 2015

"I've been taking it for 3 years. I rarely miss days, and I take all pills (some people don't take the brown pills). I haven't had my period since 6 months after taking the pill. It's amazing. My first month, I had extremely bad migraines, but not anymore. I love that they are chewable, so I take it in the morning after brushing my teeth."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2015

"I'm on Mylan's generic version of Generess Fe, and so far it's been okay. I've been on four different birth controls in the past year and a half, and I was put on this one to try to eliminate a cyst I've had since November. While I can say the cyst pain had gone away, I have now noticed that I get extremely nauseous on this pill. I'm sure it's just my body adjusting, but I feel terrible. I take the pill at 9 every night, so I think I have to make sure that I don't have an empty stomach when I take it. This pill has also made me break out a bit, but hopefully that will go away in the next few months."

• gc1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2013

"I am almost done with the first pack (I am on the brown pills) and can honestly say I am not sure if I am even going to wait to see if it helps my cramps, which is the whole reason I got on birth control in the first place. I gained 5 pounds in 3 weeks by doing nothing differently. My waist has completely changed. I gained fat on my love handles, and I have not been eating or exercising any differently. I went from 116 lbs to 121 lbs. I have never hit over 120 lbs in my life. I was 121 lbs waking up, so it's not like I was full from food or something. Also, my breasts are really sensitive. The upside to this birth control is that the pills are chewable. Also, I tried Aviane in the past, and all I could do was vomit the first day I took it. No nausea with this."

• i3u...
• October 1, 2013

"I started Generess Fe on October 30th, 2012. For the first 4-5 months, I had irregular spotting, sometimes that went on for 6-7 days! I gained 14 pounds in 5 months with no diet change. The good thing about it is that since April, I have not bled at all. Not one drop. I no longer experience PMS or periods, so that is really nice. I am thinking about coming off to see if I lose the weight I gained, and if I do, I want a different pill. I use this pill to prevent pregnancy, no other conditions."

• Ozo...
• October 21, 2013

"I have been on Generess Fe for over a year. I do not ovulate as much as 'normal' women, so I was only having a period maybe once every 6 months. I know that may sound fantastic, but I got a horrible yeast infection that would not go away no matter what I tried (prescription and non-prescription). However, after starting Generess Fe, it cleared up within the first week! As a lot of others have said, I do experience some nausea right before I'm about to start my period, and my breasts have always been rather tender. But I do love only having a light, light period for a maximum of 4 days! I never experience spotting, and overall I love Generess Fe!"

• Bro...
• July 23, 2013

"I started this birth control after getting into a serious relationship with my current boyfriend. The first month, my breasts were so sore and tender I could barely touch them, but they did get bigger! My periods became really light (very happy about that) and lasted like 3 days, and I only had to use a panty liner! The downside is I'm gaining weight for no reason! I'm not eating badly, and I've been exercising more, and I'm still putting on weight! I'm changing birth control to Microgestin Fe."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 20, 2013

"I started taking Generess Fe after only having a week of Beyaz and feeling completely terrible. After having such a bad experience with the week of Beyaz, the first week of Generess Fe was like a walk in the park. I couldn't even tell I had taken the pill. It's odd that it is chewable, but tastes fine. So far, I am very pleased."

• Mol...
• October 23, 2013

"I'm 20 years old, and this is the first birth control I've ever been on. I'm in my 3rd pack, and so far, I haven't had any serious side effects. When I first started, my appetite was out of whack, and I couldn't really eat, and I was really moody. But halfway through the first pack, that subsided, and I was fine. I never had a real problem with having a heavy/irregular period, but when first going on this, I got my period twice a month for the first 2 months, but they are very light, short, and manageable. Not sure if I gained any weight because I don't weigh myself often, and I don't think I've seen a real change in my body. I just changed my diet and exercise regimen (as in I'm actually exercising and eating better), so hopefully, I'll see results!"

• Cle...
• September 6, 2016

"I took this as directed on the first day of my period, and my normal cycle I have three days of light bleeding, and a day, maybe two of heavy bleeding with one day of cramping, then a few more days of light bleeding. With these pills, I could not even finish one month because I have been bleeding for over two weeks. I've had cramps for three days straight and a fever. Twenty-four hours after stopping the pills, I am back to normal. I used to take the Generess Fe years ago and never had issues. It is not worth a lighter period to have issues like I did."