Generess Fe and Weight Gain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Sha...
• April 27, 2014

For Birth Control "I LOVE this birth control! I've been on it for almost a year. The first month or two, my appetite shot up, and I gained a little weight. But after that first month or two, my body finally got used to it, and my appetite went back to normal, and weight went down again. Other than that, there were no side effects! And it's done its job in preventing pregnancy!"

• Sar...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 25, 2013

For Birth Control "I have had the most positive experience with Generess Fe. I have been taking it for over 2 years and couldn't be happier. I simply feel like myself and have not had any issues adjusting to it. My body did not react in a negative way, and I have not had any problems with weight gain. I definitely recommend giving it a try if you're curious about it. Also, their savings card really does work, and I never pay over $25/mo for my prescription even though my insurance does not cover it at this time."

• Nat...
• July 8, 2013

For Birth Control "This medication was a bit of a struggle for me... for one reason: spotting. Like, a lot. Within the first month, I spotted for two weeks, then it subsided for about a week. Then I spotted for another two weeks, and this just kept happening. Finally, into the fourth pack, I noticed I hadn't spotted in a while and was very happy. I decided to start running for about twenty minutes every day to get some exercise. Unfortunately, I began spotting heavily during my first run. From then on, I have been spotting every time I run. I am now going to switch birth control pills. Other than the issue I had with spotting, this pill is pretty good. I did not gain any weight on this pill, however, my breasts did go up a size."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2016

For Birth Control "The 10 is for effectiveness, but for nothing else. Generess kept me baby-free. I have endometriosis, why my dr prescribed this med, and my cycle is only 2 days but still pretty heavy. But oh, the side effects. I'm 21, breaking out worse than I did even going through puberty. My appetite has spiked, I've gained about 8 lbs, and can't seem to get it off with my usual gym/boxing class regimen. I already practice a mostly yeast-free eating lifestyle, and still nothing helped. Further, my anxiety is OFF THE CHARTS. I have a history with depression but haven't actually experienced it like this in years, which adds to the constant fatigue. Switching to Mirena this cycle - I hope your experience is better than mine!!"

• Hor...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 26, 2013

For Birth Control "I was on this for a year and experienced weight gain, loss of sex drive, depression, thinning hair, and my hormone levels dropped (estrogen, testosterone, cortisol). For me, it isn't worth all of the horrible side effects experienced."

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

• Ali...
• August 1, 2013

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

• Bro...
• July 23, 2013

For Birth Control "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."

• J_D...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 26, 2022

For Birth Control "Initially, I took Generess Fe for irregular periods. I was fortunate to have no side effects, weight gain, etc. I think it's worth a shot!"