Hailey 24 Fe and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• Emi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 2, 2023

For Birth Control "Obviously, some of these symptoms could be related to other issues… but I firmly believe this pill is ruining my life. I’ve been on it for over a year now, and I have never in my life been more depressed, anxious, irritated, or exhausted. My skin has been so dry (and breaking out). I’ve gained a TON of weight. I have zero sex drive. I won’t get my period for 4 months, and then randomly I’ll get the worst one of my life that lasts 10 days, and I’m practically bedridden, and I am tired ALL THE TIME. My boyfriend literally calls me “sleepy bish” because I’m always so tired and moody and mean for NO REASON. I know everyone is different, but I felt I had to share in hopes it saves other ladies out there from the same miserable experience I had :("

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 7, 2021

For Birth Control "I just wanted to put this review out there for people who are really nervous about starting birth control like I was. I’m 5’6”, 115 lbs. I haven’t gained any weight, however, my boobs have gotten a lot bigger. My skin has always been pretty clear except for the occasional period pimples. On this birth control, my skin has been very clear. However, in the beginning, my skin did break out for a few weeks, but now it’s perfect. My period hurt very badly the first time on the pack. Also, I had spotting for about a month, but it could have been from a UTI I had at the same time. Normally, my periods are 8 days and heavy. On this birth control, it was 2-3 days and light. My emotions are completely normal as well. Once the meds regulate, this is a very good birth control. Overall, I recommend this birth control and have had a very good experience on it."

• PMS...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 7, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve now been on Hailey for 3 years. I originally wanted to start birth control because I was suffering severe PMS depression and moderately heavy flow periods. Bonus for the fact that it was also, well, birth control! Within the first few months of starting it, I gained 10 pounds. Yes, TEN pounds. BUT, it stopped after a couple of months, no more immediate weight gain or any other unwanted side effects. I am 5’4 and 150 lbs (previously 135-140 lbs range, 3+ years ago). This pill varies for everyone, but for me, ever since getting past the initial weight gain, I’ve had INCREDIBLY light periods and only about 3-4 a year. They are unpredictable—but when they do come, they’re easy to deal with because of the light flow, and cramps are minimal, if any at all. My PMS depression (and really any PMS symptoms) has vanished, and I feel great. I haven’t gotten pregnant, and the pill did what I needed it to. Don’t forget—it’s different for everyone, but worth it to try!"

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2022

For Birth Control "Hailey Fe 1/20 is such a miracle birth control brand I have ever been on so far. When I was on the depo shot for a couple of months, it made me more hungry than usual, had me get longer periods, and made me gain 15 pounds. TBH, I was feeling less confident anyway. One day, I decided to stop taking the depo shot for good. So, I decided to give the pills a try in early November till now. Honestly, it was the best decision I ever made. I have less increase in appetite, regular period cycles, and no weight gain increase. I give Hailey Fe birth control a 9 out of 10."

• Ter...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 30, 2023

For Birth Control "I’m truly surprised to see all of these negative reviews. I definitely gained 6 lbs in two months on it, and I track and weigh all my food, but it seems like it’s likely water retention. I guess I’ll see?! I actually feel amazing on this. My hormones were so low (I was lacking everything), and it was causing the worst bleeding and everything else. But since I’ve started this birth control, I’ve gotten stronger in the gym, and I just feel amazing. I was seriously messed up hormone-wise before, so I think adding any synthetic hormone helped me. Just take whatever works for you and your body, I just find Hailey 24 Fe to have a very good experience."

• PCO...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 17, 2022

For Birth Control "I have been on this birth control for 6 months. I was on Junel Fe, which worked fine other than the weight gain. My pharmacy switched me to Hailey Fe, maybe because of insurance issues or manufacturing issues. The pharmacist told me it was the same thing, however, it is not! I have had migraines that last for days or headaches every other day, 3-5 times a week. Weight gain has been worse. Sex drive was horrible, and I’ve never had that problem. Definitely do not recommend this brand personally, but everyone is different."

• bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 20, 2023

For Birth Control "I've been using this for about a year, if that, and let me tell you the problems. Firstly, acne is number one. I felt like a teenager breaking out along my chinline and neck at 30 years old. I personally think it makes you gain weight or makes it impossible to keep weight off. My periods are so out of whack. I used to be on Junel, and I liked it so much better. I hate when they switch you to these alternatives. I've struggled all year trying to be on this birth control, and I'm still having issues. I also feel so angry being on it, my mood swings are not normal at all. Will definitely be switching or stopping it."

• Rac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 21, 2022

For Birth Control "This medication is awful, and it makes me want to be off of it entirely. I gave it the good old four-month try, and I’m at my wits' end. My breasts are so sore, some days it hurts to get dressed. I don’t get my period at all, so I’ve been taking multiple pregnancy tests out of panic. I have the worst mood swings, I get into an argument every night with my boyfriend over nothing. I’m so tired and have no drive to work or do anything with my day. I’ve gained a substantial amount of weight even though I work out and eat healthy. I just despise this medication with a passion. The pharmacies need to drop it and start carrying Blisovi again! That birth control I was on for three years and had no adverse effects."

• Kar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 19, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on Nexplanon for years and was waiting on insurance to approve my new one, so I started this. The first month started well. I gained a bit of weight but was feeling better than the troubles I was having with the implant at the end (I had been informed my implant lasted longer than it actually did by a past doctor, and it was expiring and causing symptoms from expiration). Around the third week, I started getting horrible stomach problems, migraines, mood swings, and anxiety. I gained 30 lbs in 3 months, even after I got off of it, I continued to gain, and to this day I still have a sensitive stomach, am now on medication for anxiety because it messed my mental health up so bad. I’m finally leveling out 6 months later and beginning to lose the stubborn weight I gained on it. This was the worst experience of my life, and I’m happy to be back on my Nexplanon, but it’s taken a long time for me to even get to my “normal” on Nexplanon, and I’m not there yet. I didn’t get pregnant on it."

• Tor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2022

For Birth Control "I recently switched to this birth control due to my lower dosage BC no longer working. My periods are just as bad, if not worse. My cramps are horrible, and my flow is heavy. I still have my period for 7 days. In addition, the first four months on this pill gave me horrible acne, and my skin is usually clear. I’d say the only thing this has helped with is to decrease my migraines. I’ve been on this pill now for almost 6 months and have developed a DVT in my calf and knee, and can now no longer take any combination BCs. If I could, I’d go back and stop myself from starting this. For reference, I’m 5'7, 190 lbs, and 23 years old. I gained about 10 lbs on this BC."