Ortho Tri-Cyclen and Weight Gain: What Users Say (Page 3)

• ind...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2018

For Ovarian Cysts "I started taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen to alleviate severe pain around the time of ovulation and menstruation, for ovarian cysts, and for acne. The first few months were fine, however, I’ve been spotting for about a month now. My breasts have gone up a cup size, and they’re very tender and swollen, but my acne (which used to cover 80% of my cheeks) is now going away, and I only have 3 or 4 spots. I’ve gained some weight, but not too much."

• Cur...
• December 8, 2016

For Birth Control "MAJOR hair loss, anxiety, insomnia, weight gain, panic attacks, and large dark spot on forehead (melasma). Please stay away from this birth control! In the past, I used to have extremely horrific periods, vomiting, and horrible cramps. I started this birth control to help with this, and for a while everything seemed great, my periods were normal and the debilitating cramps went away. I thought all was well. After about 3 years or so, I started noticing hair breakage. Also, I noticed an odd freckle on my forehead. I had asked a nurse, and she said it was a sunspot (I was 29 at the time). The “freckle” grew larger and larger until it covered most of my forehead! I had to go to 2 doctors to find out what was wrong with me. Stay away!"

• Lea...
• October 20, 2015

For Birth Control "I am 20 years old and started taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen when I was 17. I have always been thin, and at the time of taking the pill, I was 5'8" and 130 pounds. My entire life, I have been active and very into healthy eating. A couple of months into Ortho Tri-Cyclen, I noticed that I had been gaining weight, around 7-10 pounds, even though my diet and exercise routine had not changed at all. This caused me to work out even harder and clean up my diet even more, however, the weight continued to pile on. I graduated high school and went off to college already 15 pounds heavier than I had been in high school. I promised myself that I would lose the weight by Christmas break of my freshman fall semester. This did not happen."

• sha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 17, 2019

For Acne "I was put on this pill years ago to try to combat cystic acne. Overall, it did not help my skin at all and made me gain a little weight on top of it. I switched to Yasmin and then Safyral, which works much better, and I felt it 'agreed' with my body better."

• Car...
• September 21, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen for almost nine months. I had to switch from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo because my insurance no longer covered it, but I had zero problems with that birth control. Within the first three months of Ortho Tri-Cyclen, I didn't notice any significant changes, however, over the last six months, I gained 9 pounds. My weight has been consistent for the last six years until I started this pill. Other than weight gain, I haven't had any major issues, but I will be switching pills due to weight gain."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 6, 2014

For Birth Control "I had no spotting, weight gain, or acne on this pill, but it did not help me with PMS."

• New...
• August 1, 2016

For Birth Control "Breakthrough bleeding, two periods in one month, weight gain, horrible lower back pain and cramping, and terrible acne! Not moody at all, but all the above a good reason to find something else."

• Ian...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 12, 2021

For Acne "Yes, it did clear my acne, but the hair loss, weight gain (15 lb over the year), and depression were not worth it. I did not feel like myself at all. Would not recommend."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 13, 2018

For Birth Control "Pros: high sex drive, regular bleeding, little to no cramps, affordable. Cons: weight gain!"

• Car...
• March 18, 2022

For Birth Control "Those who haven't gained weight while taking this are lucky. I've been taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen for three months and have gained 10 lbs! I'm going in to my doctor to switch."

• Moa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2018

For Birth Control "I've had spotting for 3-4 weeks at a time with this pill, mood swings like never before, and weight gain. Definitely going back to the doctor to change pills."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 9, 2020

For Birth Control "Makes you gain weight and become a fat person if you're not careful. Does not help with bad cramps."

• tip...
• October 30, 2009

For Birth Control "I have been taking this pill for almost two years and gained 13 pounds."