Loestrin 24 Fe and Weight Gain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Nic...
• October 13, 2010

For Birth Control "I am so glad I found this website. I have been having horrible breast pain and was actually pretty scared until I saw the side effects some women have had taking this pill. I personally was going to have my doctor change this medication due to my having no sex drive at all. I have always had a super high sex drive, and I went to not wanting to have sex at all. I have been on Loestrin for a little over six months. The symptoms are not getting better for me, just worse. I have gained about 8 lbs, and I do have some up-and-down mood swings. I never thought about the little things this pill could be responsible for. Thank you to everyone that posted."

• fau...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 5, 2013

For Birth Control "I have a newfound love for this birth control after switching from it to Seasonique to get out of having a period every month. The Seasonique made me gain weight, and I broke out horribly. Been back on Loestrin a week, and the weight is gone, my face is back to normal, my poor breasts are coming back (this birth control makes my breasts go up at least a cup size, awesome side effect). Besides the breast growth, it has also not failed me as a birth control method, I'm always sure to take it exactly on time every day."

• Anonymous
• November 16, 2009

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I started taking the pill at the end of October, I am now on my third week of Loestrin. At first, I had minor cramps and breast tenderness, which I ignored. Slowly, the pill started giving me worse side effects. I gained weight, have major cramps, and have been on my period for two weeks. My normal period lasts 3-4 days. I am not even on the placebo pills yet. I also have major mood swings."

• Anonymous
• November 15, 2011

For Menstrual Disorders "I am in my second pack of Loestrin, and it's awful. I had just ended my period when I first started taking it, then I started it again after my first week of pills. I have currently been on my period now for 4 and a half weeks. Not only that, but I have gained 5 pounds since I've started. I'm an extremely active person, but this pill has made me so tired and hungry all the time. I've had the craziest dreams, and it just hasn't been a good experience at all. I just can't get over the fact that I've been on my period this whole time and that I've gained weight (and it's noticeable)."

• Anonymous
• November 20, 2012

For Birth Control "I LOVE THIS! I have been on 2 other types of birth control before Loestrin, and they both made me a crazy person! I don't have any mood swings and haven't gained any weight, in fact, I've lost weight! The only negative thing I have to say is I'm pretty sure that it made my breasts bigger, but hubby isn't complaining. It can be pricey if you don't have insurance, but for me, it's worth it because I have zero side effects. The first month I had spotting, and now I get my period every month, it's very light and lasts 2-3 days. It's best to remember that every birth control is different for each individual. I was skeptical about trying Loestrin 24 when I read the reviews, but I tried it anyway, and I don't regret it!"

• TBa...
• June 9, 2010

For Menstrual Disorders "Last year, I went to the hospital for my cramps and heavy bleeding, and that's when the doctor prescribed me birth control. The first birth control I used was YAZ. YAZ got me moody, I was gaining weight in the first month and was on my period every day. The ads on TV scared my dad and told me I had to change. That's when the doctor prescribed Loestrin. I LOVE LOESTRIN! I lost weight on the pill, not moody, and I HAVE SLIM TO NONE PERIOD. I'm on the brown pill now, and I'm not on my period (just a little spotting). Everybody is different, so you got to find what's best for you, and Loestrin was GREAT for me."

• Anonymous
• February 19, 2012

For Acne "I have been on Loestrin for about 2 months now, and I am not satisfied with the results so far. I got on this pill to regulate my periods because I am 18 and wouldn't have a period for about 5 or 6 months apart, and the pill has somewhat regulated that, but my acne is absolutely horrible. I never had big problems with acne before, just little breakouts here and there before periods, but now I have horrible acne on my cheeks, and it's left brown spots behind. I am going to either get off the pill completely or change to another if it doesn't get better within the next 2 weeks. I have also gained 5 pounds and gone up a cup size."

• ant...
• October 28, 2010

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on Loestrin 24 for about 7 months now, and everything was fine until the 5th month. I've had dark spotting, bad cramps, and cystic acne on my back. Has made me feel anxious and hungry almost all the time, have gained weight, bad cramps, and the worst part is I have my period every 2 weeks for about 5 days, and it is heavy. I feel depressed, have mood swings, and some hair loss. Doctor has switched me to Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, and I will see how that goes."

• Anonymous
• December 9, 2010

For Menstrual Disorders "I am 17. I've been on Loestrin for a little over a month, and I'm taking it for painful and long periods. I really like it, actually. I suffer from chronic migraines and either Loestrin would help with them or make them worse. It definitely helped, and I am so happy! Also, I have no acne. I have experienced a slight weight gain, but nothing that diet and exercise won't fix. My sex drive has actually increased a lot, and I have not become depressed like other reviews have said. The only downside is breakthrough bleeding, which occurred after being on it for 2 weeks. I had bad cramps too, and that was the whole reason I went on this. You really have to stay on it for at least 3 months to really know how it'll affect you. Don't give up."

• Ari...
• October 4, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking this for about 3 months now, and I’m miserable. I was on a different Loestrin before (a 21-day), and that caused me to gain a ton of weight and couldn’t control my eating habits because cravings were so bad. Period was much better. But this one? Awful. I start off okay mental-wise the first two weeks, but like others said, I break out horribly on my chin, and it won’t clear up. Then, my last 2 weeks, my anxiety and depression get so bad I can barely function. It’s gotten so bad. On top of that, I’ve had a period every 2 weeks. My last 2 weeks of the pill packet as well, I’ve had consistent cramps. Not enough to have me doubling over before I started birth control, but enough that it’s quite uncomfortable. I’ve also started to notice it makes my boobs extremely sore. I am very sensitive to medications and noticed that I’ve consistently had yeast infections that I can’t get rid of because I keep taking the pill."

• Anonymous
• August 20, 2009

For Birth Control "I've never had any problems with the length or intensity of my period, but on this pill, I felt sick all the time, dizzy, anxious, moody, and tired. My skin broke out, and I had hot flushes. Every 3 days, I had cramps, and my breasts were tender. I've been running 4-8 miles a day and still gained weight. This pill made me feel like I was pregnant all over again. Not a good choice of pill for me!"

• Hob...
• November 12, 2009

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on this pill on two separate occasions, and both times have been exactly the same, but I am still on it. The routine for this pill is: the first 3 months you gain weight, and it is impossible to get it off. In that time, don't even try, it won't happen, it's stuck there until after the three months. Then if you try, it will start to fall off again. If you don't take this pill at the same time every day, you will get some breakthrough bleeding, but nothing too crazy, just some spotting. Sometimes I think it has made me more emotional, but who knows. Sex drive is way up, really light periods. Scary sometimes, you don't know if you are pregnant, not a bad birth control."

• sta...
• August 21, 2010

For Endometriosis "This pill has been awful for me. My doctor prescribed it after my laparoscopy and a period of induced menopause due to endometriosis. It has caused major moodiness, and I either get my period when it is not supposed to come or don't get it at all. Slight weight gain. My breasts hurt all the time, more than ever! I asked my doctor to switch me to something else. He put me on Notrel 777, and that is great! Hope everybody can find something that works well for their body."

• swe...
• August 30, 2010

For Birth Control "At first, it made me a little groggy. After 6 months, it has made me extremely fatigued all the time. My muscles feel constantly weak, regardless of how much I sleep or exercise. I have lost hair and gained some weight. It also made my breasts very tender (and slightly larger). I get headaches, sweat profusely, and have trouble focusing."

• Chi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2016

For Birth Control "I started taking Loestrin in Sep 2015 after experiencing weight gain, general sadness, and headaches on Yasmin. At the time, I was starting a new job and training for a marathon, so initially put my anxiety down to that. However, after completing the race and becoming settled and happy in my new job, I still experienced severe anxiety, having panic attacks and racing negative thoughts. I stopped taking Loestrin, within days, the symptoms subsided. This month (Feb 2016), I foolishly decided to give the pill another chance, convincing myself I had been overreacting to the side effects previously. Within 4 days, the symptoms returned, stopped taking, and already getting back to normal."

• Ash...
• September 11, 2015

For Birth Control "I loved being on this pill. The only reason why I stopped is because I am way too busy to take it at the same time every day, so I now have a birth control implant. I did not gain weight. Acne... well, I've always had bad acne, even before birth control. I was secretly hoping it would clear it up, which it did not, but it definitely did not get worse. No weight gain, etc. Lightened my cycles for the first year, then afterwards I would regularly get my period every other month, and then I would never get it (and take tests when I was worried.) Towards the end (I was on it for years), I was horrible with taking it on time-- there were days I would even forget to take it. With backup protection, I still was never pregnant. Loved this pill."

• Mor...
• September 24, 2010

For Menstrual Disorders "I've been on this pill since summer 2007 (three years) for extreme menstrual cramps and bleeding (I spent roughly 16 hours passed out from pain for two days every month and bled for 7-10 days straight. I used so many OTC pain killers that they all ceased to work for me). My experiences with this pill: - No weight gain noticed. Lost pre-pill weight by exercising. - Little to no pain compared to before (1-2 pain pills for the worst two days for about every 3rd period) - Little to no bleeding (I went from super heavy pads to the lightest pads on the market or just dark colored underwear on my heaviest days. Some months, I just don't bleed) - No extra mood swings (and fewer mood swings during my period) - Acne is the same (not better, not worse)"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2013

"I was on Loestrin 24 Fe for about 3 months. I just stopped taking it, didn't even finish the pack. I noticed I was eating a lot more, constant appetite. I stepped on the scale to see I've gained about 20 lbs, never before had I eaten like that. My breasts, as well, got noticeably bigger. My emotions were up and down, horrible mood swings and depression as well. I would have no cramping, barely any bleeding, which was great since I was used to such bad cramping and heavy periods. I've been off for about 4 days now, and I just got my period, and the terrible cramps have started."

• Sar...
• October 29, 2013

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for 5 months, and it's pretty awesome. No horrific acne. No horrific weight gain. But then again, I hit the gym 5 days a week. In fact, this birth control makes me skip my period entirely. I haven't been pregnant, and I don't have to drop 10 bucks on tampons. Needless to say, this stuff is great."

• Anonymous
• April 3, 2009

For Birth Control "I've been using Loestrin 24 for about 4 months now, and I like it a lot. It completely took away my period (YAY)! I do sometimes get in really bad moods for no reason at all, and I sometimes feel like I am gaining weight. However, I do really like it and will continue to use it."

• fir...
• November 10, 2010

For Menstrual Disorders "I was really worried about using Loestrin after reading the reviews on this site and others. However, I think the product has worked well for me. I've been on it only two weeks, but I feel less lethargic, and the cramps I would usually be having aren't here, yay. I've had no weight gain, no appetite increase, and my face is clearing still (no change). This is my first birth control, and since I'm not sexually active, I don't know how it works at preventing pregnancy. I'm sure it's effective. So I hope everyone else has the same good experience as I've had."

• Spo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2017

For Acne "Update from spookyblack: I forgot to mention the terrible nightmares I have been having. They are really messed up, and there is breakthrough bleeding. This pill has made me super tired, depressed, and has gnarly mood swings. I have been eating a lot and have gained a lot of weight. Great, just in time for summer, right? I have felt the worst about myself and my looks ever since I started this pill. Please don't do this to yourself, and not to mention the nasty acne I, and so many girls, have experienced."

• Anonymous
• October 6, 2009

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have been on the pill for 3 months now. It did reduce my periods to almost nothing. I have always been really skinny and wore a size 1. After the first month and a half, I had gained almost 20 pounds. My clothes don't fit anymore, and I'm very uncomfortable with my body. My acne has become bad. I get deep, like cysts on my face that don't go away. I went to the dermatologist a month ago and have been prescribed a ton of medications for my acne, but nothing is working. I never had acne before this pill. I just stopped taking the pill yesterday."

• Loe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 12, 2013

For Birth Control "I started Loestrin 24 to regulate my periods. But I didn't like being on the pill, I gained weight, had mood swings, and lost my sex drive. I always felt bloated, and it was so uncomfortable. The only good thing that came from taking this pill was that after I stopped taking it, my periods stayed consistent."

• Tvn...
• September 8, 2012

For Polycystic Ovary Syndrome "After trying 4 different birth controls, I was ready to give up when my doctor recommended this. I do not get migraines. I did gain 5 lbs, and it does make me very bloated. The cramps were very painful, but anything over those massive migraines I used to get with the previous pills."