Gildess Fe 1/20 and Sexual Dysfunction: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• August 25, 2014

For Birth Control "This is the third birth control I have tried, and I have no complaints whatsoever! I've been on it for a little over a year now. It has the lowest dosage of artificial hormones, doesn't make me gain weight or have crazy mood swings. The only things I have noticed while taking it are occasionally a low sex drive, which is honestly not a problem unless you want to feel sexy 24/7, which, let's face it, is just not for everyone. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is starting out on birth control for the first time or is looking for an alternative. It's gentle, it's not conflicting with my lifestyle, and I have my period regularly without any spotting. Everyone's body is different, so definitely ask your OBGYN. Hope this helps!"

• Clo...
• February 15, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on a low hormone pill for almost 10 years, this one has been the worst. I've been taking Gildess for about 4 months now and have noticed the worst of the side effects within the last two months. I'm incredibly moody, kind of depressed (weird highs and lows), almost no sex drive whatsoever, and have gained about 10 pounds. I really don't feel like myself anymore, and unfortunately, it took me a while to figure out that it was the birth control that has been causing this. I will be switching ASAP."

• Mic...
• August 2, 2014

For Birth Control "The pills stopped my period, caused mood swings, vaginal dryness, and killed my sex drive. My husband thought I was not attracted to him anymore. I stopped using it after the 2 months, and our sex was fine again. So was my period."

• TJ1...
• August 20, 2014

For Birth Control "This is my first birth control ever. I am 18 years old, 116 lbs and am on my third week. It made my vagina really dry. Gave me emotional mood swings. I am also upset with my boyfriend and feeling angry. I have no sexual drive. I am definitely going to try another pill."

• Sam...
• May 24, 2015

For Birth Control "I was questioning taking this birth control after reading all the reviews. I'm going onto my 3rd month. The first month, my period lasted about 2 weeks, but after that, the monthly cycles were super light, only 3 days, and always on time. Everyone's body is different. I didn't experience any low sex drive, spotting, or mood changes. I did notice a slight weight gain, but overall, I'm pleased with the birth control."

• Cap...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2016

For Birth Control "I am a 22-year-old African American female. I have been using Gildess as a substitute for Tarina, and I have not experienced any adverse effects. My periods used to be quite heavy and last around 5-6 days. I used to completely soak overnight pads and had to change frequently. Now, my periods are so light! They only last about 4 days, and I find myself only needing to wear a couple of regular tampons throughout the day. It's great! My skin is clear, I have not had any breakouts, and I experience no mood swings. The ONLY problem is-my sex drive is extremely low at times. So that sucks. :/ But for me, the goods outweigh the bads. Gildess is successful at preventing pregnancy."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2016

For Birth Control "This BC took some getting used to, the first month I had an extremely long period. Some irregular bleeding here and there, but only 3-pound weight gain. Anxiety got better, then got worse, and now I have pretty much no sex drive, and I'm always angry. My emotions seem to be x10. I have random periods throughout the pack, looks like I'm having two periods this month. Some periods were really light, now they're getting heavier and longer. My acne has cleared up, and I have not gotten pregnant or gained much weight."

• Sar...
• September 22, 2014

For Birth Control "I have been on this pill for about a year, after switching from one that made me very, very moody. I have noticed a much lower sex drive, but it does its job, so I'm not complaining. My period is always on time, I hardly ever spot between them, and I am overall very pleased!"

• Ksg...
• June 19, 2015

For Birth Control "I hate this birth control. First, my periods went away entirely, which I didn't want. I also have absolutely no sex drive, which has caused some problems between the BF. I have also started noticing sharp pains in my uterus since beginning this medication. I've gained 20 pounds, I feel like the cravings are out of control. This is the worst birth control I have ever taken."

• Col...
• June 23, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on a lot of birth control pills, but this is the worst birth control I've taken to date. I had to switch because I have an estrogen intolerance, so I was getting severe migraines with regular pills. Although this pill has helped with that, I have found myself completely unable to orgasm when I have sex with my fiancé (something that used to be easy). I have had terrible changes with my sleeping patterns, and I have overall felt like my body and mind are detached from each other. The benefits of not having migraines and overall lighter periods do NOT outweigh the negatives of this pill."

• Amb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2016

For Birth Control "RUN THE OTHER WAY! I started on Gildess because the mail-order pharmacy chose it as a substitute for my normal brand. I've been on it for 2 months, and I'm up 9 pounds so far despite doing the 21-day fix over the past month. Called my gyno, and she asked me to come in immediately. Rapid weight gain like that is apparently not good. Other unpleasant side effects seem to be alternating between rage and depression, acne on my face, neck, and chest (oh baby!), zero libido, long, heavy periods with a decent amount of cramping, and migraines. Having another kid wouldn't be as bad as another month on this pill."

• ken...
• December 13, 2015

For Birth Control "I hated this birth control due to the lack of libido, vaginal dryness (during sex), and persistent yeast infections. The pill also caused me to feel slightly depressed. I gave it 2 stars because it did make my skin look amazing! I used the pill for six months, and after six months with yeast infections, I got off of it. I could not have sex with a yeast infection, so the pill became essentially useless. All side effects ceased as soon as I stopped this pill."

• miz...
• June 9, 2015

For Birth Control "I got switched to Gildess when they started shipping it to me. Ever since I've gone from having a period for 3 days to hardly having one at all. I will spot a little once a month. I've also gained a lot of weight. But I'm not positive it was all due to the pill or not. I have noticed low sex drive, but I figured that just happened after getting married. Lol."

• Kim...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I switched to this pill because I switched pharmacies, and the new one didn't have my usual pills. After starting this, my cramps became intense, my periods became so heavy, and my libido decreased significantly, but I haven't gotten pregnant while using it. So I would say it's very effective, but the side effects are not cool."

• 30y...
• July 23, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on various birth controls for the past 15 years, and this was my worst experience. I was off BC for 3 years due to trying to conceive, pregnancy, and then nursing. I wanted to start on the pill again after my daughter weaned. I have only taken it for one month, and I can't remember any other pill having such extreme side effects. I immediately got a yeast infection, broke out worse than when I was a teenager, have been exhausted but unable to sleep at night, no sex drive, and extreme mood swings. It has been a horrible experience."

• Kim...
• December 18, 2016

For Birth Control "I had been taking this medication for 1 year, and I noticed decreased libido and fluttering veins, which made me stop taking it. Also, breast swelling, but the most worrisome was the repeated daily fluttering of my veins. I could literally see my skin vibrating."

• IfI...
• July 17, 2016

For Birth Control "We moved to a new air base, and the horrible doctors here refuse to let me have my Minastrin 24 Fe that I was on for two years. Those two years were spent on cloud nine compared to the seven months on this garbage. On Minastrin, I lost 45 pounds, had clear skin like never before, a good sex drive, was not an emotional hurricane, and never got carsick. In seven months alone on Gildess, I gained 25 pounds and counting (even with a healthy lifestyle), suffering from depression and anxiety, no sex drive, periods are horrid, my face has exploded more than going through puberty, and I am 21. Taking this makes me sick. It's a good thing my husband and I don't want a baby because with the weight gain, breakouts, and no sex drive, it won't happen while taking this trash pill."

• Ano...
• June 8, 2015

For Birth Control "This cleared my acne and prevented pregnancy, but it had way more negative effects than positive. My first period lasted for about three weeks with the worst cramps I have ever had in my life. I had constant headaches, absolutely no sex drive, always felt exhausted, and I was irritated at little things. I'm glad I'm not on this anymore."

• New...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 3, 2015

For Birth Control "The first pill I tried had me in so much pain all throughout my body that my doctor switched me to this one. At first, I thought it was great because I wasn't in pain, I never got sick, etc., but after only two months of taking it, I have zero sex drive. I literally cannot get turned on, and I feel like a corpse. What's the point of taking birth control if I can't even have or enjoy sex? My periods also last way longer than normal, like a week and a half."

• Anonymous
• October 15, 2016

For Birth Control "I am 45 years old and have taken birth control pills from the time I was 18 to 34 when my husband and I decided to start a family. For 11 years my cycles were always 26-28 days. The reason I went back on the pill was due to painful menstrual cramps and not to get pregnant. Since I have been on this pill, I had immediate breakthrough bleeding, it's lasted for 3 months. It's actually gotten worse, I bleed every day! I have also suffered from migraines and headaches daily in the 3rd month. My breasts are huge and my weight is creeping up. I feel depressed and have no sex drive. I hate this pill! I took my last pill today. I'd rather have two painful days of menstrual cramps. I will never take this pill ever!!!!!"

• Car...
• February 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I was just put on this medication three weeks ago. I didn't have a problem with nausea, but I'm moody, angry, sleepy all the time, and have absolutely zero sex drive. The bloating is the worst part and the constant stomach upset and gas. My period started two weeks earlier than it should have. This medication just doesn't work for me."

• YKG...
• June 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for two weeks. I had a Mirena IUD for 3 years, and I had it removed because I had low sex drive, pain from ovarian cysts, and I was getting frequent migraines. I was switched to Seasonique generic, Ashlyna, but it made me very nauseous and VERY hungry. I gained about 6 pounds in the first week. Since then, I was switched to Gildess, and I am back down 6 pounds and feeling better. The only thing I noticed is that I did develop a large boil on my chin for the first few days, and I am unusually tired. I have spotted for about 10 days, and my breasts are a little sore, maybe swollen. I have to be on birth control because I have severe endometriosis that has been removed twice. Anyone have a similar experience?"

• asd...
• February 11, 2016

For Birth Control "This is literally the worst pill I've taken. I've been on three different types for 5 years now, and Gildess is the absolute worst. I'm on my 4th day of the inactive pills, and my period still isn't here, but I spot all through the month. Not to mention mood swings, low libido, and tons of acne."

• Rab...
• September 26, 2016

For Birth Control "I am single, and I am only taking this mainly for my acne issues. I stopped taking this a year ago when I was in a bad relationship and was too depressed to take the pill regularly. After stopping, I've had under-the-skin acne/bumps all the time and it has not gotten better. I caved in and am back on it. I just finished week 1 of my first pack. I wasn't getting cystic acne previously, but did get one a couple of days ago. Hopefully, this will be the only one. When I was on this in 2015, I was very depressed and had no sex drive, but I was also in a bad relationship, so I won't put the blame on the pill just yet. I will keep you updated with my progress, wish me luck!"

• Not...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 27, 2016

For Birth Control "I was on this pill for a year, and it was my first birth control, so I wasn't sure what side effects to expect. My periods were about 2 weeks every month (mostly spotty, but still had to wear a pad or tampon-annoying!). I had very low sex drive. My skin felt so oily, and my chin felt almost like it was bloated. I got big cystic acne on my chin and my forehead regularly-I never had acne as a teenager at all! I loved my period week because my skin cleared up slightly, and when it came time to take the pills again on Sunday, I could feel it in my face the next day. I've only been on a different type of pill for 3 days, but I cannot believe how much better I feel overall."