Femynor and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• Jay...
• October 29, 2019

For Birth Control "I didn't even realize everything I was experiencing was caused by the Femynor pill until I made a doctor's appointment to discuss random changes in my body and remembered I started taking this pill 4 months ago. (Somewhere in between, I got mad at my boyfriend and broke up with him - not sure if it's related.) It took about a month or two for it to regulate my period, and it did a good job doing that. My period is now super short and the lightest it has ever been, BUT: I have terrible headaches, to the point of feeling weak and nauseous. I've been getting a pimple here and there, but I've never had acne in my life. I've also been super tired and lost all energy. And the worst part, crazy weight gain!!! I've always been very thin (used to try very hard to gain weight in my teenage years and early twenties), and suddenly my clothes don't fit and I'm visibly bigger, and that's with me making a conscious effort to eat less and count my calories. Also, absolutely no sex drive. Getting off of this ASAP!"

• Ano...
• April 27, 2020

For Birth Control "This drug ruined my life!!! I took Femynor from March to October of last year because I went to a free clinic, and they didn't prescribe me Lo Loestrin (I'd taken it before with no problems) because it was 'too expensive for the state!' I took the pills anyway because I got in a relationship. On Femynor, I lost emotional control and had unbelievable mood swings. Nausea and bloating. Migraines. But the worst was weight gain: I gained 35 pounds in less than 4 months! I'd just lost 70 pounds and gotten to my goal weight: all my hard work, sacrifice, blood, sweat, and tears was GONE! And I was even taking Vyvanse (for my BED/ADHD) - but now Vyvanse doesn't even work for me because my hormones are SHOT - they're so messed up that I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism!!! It's April of the next year, and no matter what I do, I cannot lose this weight!! I can't wear any of my clothes that I worked so hard to wear! I've been so sad and depressed for almost a year! My life was ruined because of this terrible drug! Do not take this!"

• Ros...
• August 27, 2019

For Birth Control "A little background info before I start. My period was always heavy and painful. When I was about 15, it got to the point where I was hemorrhaging and passing out, so my doctor said it was best to go on a high dosage birth control. When I was 17, I found out I had rheumatoid arthritis. I still stayed on the same pill for several years because it worked. However, I am now 24, and long-term with the rheumatoid arthritis, birth control can make the bones and cartilage more mushy at a faster rate; with that being said, my doctor switched me to this because it was a lower dosage. I had a horrible experience. Constant headaches, nausea, mood swings like crazy, weight gain, and I completely lost my sex drive. I stopped it 3 months ago; everything has become normal except my sex drive has not gotten better since... hopefully, it will eventually. Make sure to do your research and read reviews before starting this birth control; from what I’ve seen, many women have had this, especially with the loss of sex drive."

• Jad...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 26, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been on birth control for about 4.5 years. I’ve been on Femynor for 2+ years now. I switched to Femynor because my other birth control was making my periods super painful, and I had so much acne (I do not have acne-prone skin). My doctor switched me to Femynor, and my skin literally cleared up within 2 weeks!! I love this birth control, and my periods are way less painful and not as heavy. The only downside is I have gained quite some weight, which also might be partly my own fault, but I do think the birth control has some part in it as well. But besides the weight gain, I think this birth control is very good for someone that has very bad periods and some skin issues, it will fix you right up!"

• Nik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2020

For Birth Control "I started using this about a month ago, and I broke out in acne the worst I've ever had in my life, had the worst period I've had in years, and the mood swings have been unbearable. As for the period: before the pill, they usually last 6 days, but I am on day 8 as I write this, and my period started in the middle of my pill cycle. The blood clots have been ridiculous as well. It also made me gain about 7 lbs, I am a small person, so I don’t entirely mind, but this. Other things include terrible headaches and constant fatigue."

• Vic...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 4, 2021

For Birth Control "This was my first birth control, and I really did not notice any side effects up until recently, and I've been taking it for almost four years. No weight gain, and my acne cleared up a little bit, but I always broke out right before my period. I have always had depression and anxiety, but it only seemed to get worse the longer I was on this. I recently stopped because the mood swings and irritability were out of control. I always knew exactly what day my period was going to start, which was great, but day one cramps were the worst. I didn't mind this birth control and never got pregnant, so it really depends on the person."

• Bel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2019

For Birth Control "I got this pill because they said it’s generic of Ortho-Cyclen. I was depressed the first 2 weeks. Then depression was gone, my breasts got bigger. I have been using this pill for 3 months. I gained 6 pounds, but that is because I might have changed my diet. I don’t like it. My sex drive got lower, I never had that on a pill before. Generic pills, even though they are supposed to be the same, I don’t think they are the same. I honestly feel different, I don’t care what doctors and pharmacists say, I know my body, I feel weird, that’s why I’m changing this pill."

• MAD...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 1, 2021

For Birth Control "HORRIBLE, it took me 1.5 years to realize it was this medication that has made me tired, depressed, no sex drive, and a weight gain of 30 lbs. I thought it was just the pandemic and the sadness with that and working from home, but I took a testosterone test and my levels are low. Which seems to be in correlation with this medication. I wish I looked at these reviews before getting on it. I got on this particular one to help my acne, which it has a little, but it has not been worth it. I hope I can get on something better... to be happy and lose this weight. I would not recommend this to anyone."

• Liz...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 13, 2018

For Birth Control "I honestly thought I was going through a midlife crisis, but upon reading these reviews, I finally understand why I have been acting the way that I am for the past couple of months. As soon as I was switched from Estarylla to this medication, I had severe anxiety until this day. I have never been one to be anxious, but when I tell you I had the craziest anxiety ever, I did. I would get my period on the second week of active pills all the way through my sugar pills. Mind you, I was taking the pill at the same time every day. Do not recommend this pill. Also, I gained like 10 lbs."

• Jil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 20, 2020

For Birth Control "Thankfully, everyone else on here has been recently sharing the same experience as I have with Tri Femynor. I was on Junel Fe before, and everything was fine, but then my doctor switched me to Tri Femynor to help with acne, and my acne has never been worse in my life. I have been on the pill for 8 months now, and I break out nearly every day. I also follow a strict diet and eat very clean because of my type 1 diabetes, but I randomly gained 15 pounds over the past couple of months as well. I am definitely switching back to a lighter pill."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 19, 2019

For Birth Control "I am 32 years old. My doctor started me on this pill for heavy spotting between periods. I was still having in-between bleeding but not as bad, so my dosage was upped. Since then, I have had no issues at all with heavy bleeding/spotting and have been taking this pill now for 8 months. The only side effects I’ve noticed are really bad mood swings prior to my period and weight gain. For irregular bleeding, though, this pill works really well to control it, but in a higher dose."

• lex...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 3, 2019

For Birth Control "So I have been taking Femynor for about a year and a half. I originally was taking Tri-Estarylla, but for some reason, CVS switched me. I will say that this birth control keeps me very regular and has helped dramatically with reducing cramping, nausea, and flow. However, over the last year and a half, I have developed crippling anxiety, gastrointestinal distress, and gained weight. I originally attributed all of these symptoms to the stress of college and applying to graduate schools until I started reading these reviews. I have also gained a total of 30 lbs while being on the pill. However, some of that might be due to stress eating caused by the anxiety. I have also completely lost my sex drive, and my personality changed, which caused issues in my long-term relationship. I am planning on talking to my doctor and getting switched back to Tri-Estarylla."

• Oll...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 18, 2020

For Birth Control "I gained so much weight from this pill alone. I was taking Trinessa before being put on Tri-Sprintec, slight weight gain, but I stopped gaining and settled. Then they canceled Tri-Sprintec and I've been on Tri-Femynor for almost a year or so. I put on extra pounds and would crave a lot of food as if I was pregnant, crying spells, and just a day ago, I got my Tri-Sprintec back, and I can tell I'm starting to regulate my emotions and eating habits better. I mean, it keeps you from becoming preggo, but it's not worth the side effects, in my honest opinion. I'm almost considering an IUD just because I'm tired of changing pills soooo much."

• Che...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 26, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been using this birth control for about 8 months. Only complaints I have are nausea when I forget to take a pill and end up taking two the next day and weight gain. Severe weight gain. I’ve gained over 10 pounds with this pill and I think I want to switch to another contraceptive. Not gonna lie, my face looks amazing; no acne, but I’m feeling really depressed and insecure with the weight gain, and I specifically told my doctor beforehand I didn’t want to gain weight nor break out a lot. Any recommendations for a good birth control?"

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 17, 2018

For Birth Control "I have had an out-of-sync period my whole life. I took two other birth controls, and they did nothing to help me with my problem. I have been taking this one for six months, and I love it. I am finally in sync, the first 3 months were hard, but it is worth it. No really bad side effects now, and no weight gain, which I appreciate."

• Gis...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 21, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on Femynor for 8 months. The first 3 weren’t that bad, it made me a bit more emotional/sensitive and nauseous. After that, I started to gain weight, around 10-15 lbs in 8 months, which I wasn’t used to and made mood swings/depression worse. Eventually, I didn’t feel like myself, I just felt like the dulled-down version, and I cried every day, sometimes about nothing or small inconveniences. 3 weeks off of it and I finally feel back to my old self, more energy, and haven’t cried once."

• Ita...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 5, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for a year now, and let me tell you, I'm not impressed. I was on Estrace, then got switched to this. My acne is so bad, my face is dry and red. It is not helping. I also get these bursts of nausea, I can't stand the smell of food or anything before my period. My period is still pretty heavy, and I’m gaining a lot of weight on this pill. I will be switching after my doctor's appointment."