Previfem and Bloating: What Users Say

• Tei...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2019

For Birth Control "This Previfem was the first birth control I tried. I was hoping to prevent pregnancy and reduce my severe period cramps. I’m not pregnant, but I have terrible nausea, constant gas and bloating, zero sex drive, itching down there that I saw someone else mention as a side effect of this. Depression really got worse, and hating my bloated body all the time definitely didn’t help. Doesn’t matter when or what I eat, I feel constantly sick. Stuck with it for three months, and nothing has changed. Would never recommend this pill."

• Lam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 24, 2018

For Birth Control "My pharmacy switched me to Previfem, without asking or notifying me, from another brand of BC because the wholesaler didn’t have my brand in stock. The pharmacy said it’s essentially the same. However, it’s a generic, and this brand uses different inactive ingredients. My OB is mad and said I can take it, but there were specific reasons he has me on my original brand and asked to notify him if my pharmacy can’t fill my original brand. I have clear skin. I have always had clear skin. I now have acne all over my face, chest, and back. I’m with ridiculous bloating, gas, constipation, and mood swings. Nothing in my life has changed except the pills. I’m beyond pissed. Whenever I get back to my original brand, I’ll go through more changes."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 30, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been taking Previfem birth control for over a year. So far, no major side effects, but I do notice a lot more breakthrough bleeding, especially a week before my period. Mood swings are also something that happen more often, along with bloating. I have little to no sex drive. No hair loss. No weight gain."

• Jen...
• November 3, 2018

For Birth Control "I was put on this medication to try to keep my estrogen levels steady. This medication has made my menstrual cycle last for almost 3 weeks now. I stopped taking it after only taking 5 pills because it was making me feel bloated and nauseated. I can only imagine taking it longer."

• Hor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2014

For Birth Control "I have never had such severe side effects with an oral contraceptive in the last 14 years (just turned 29); bloating, gas, 20 lb weight gain, mood swings, still having cramps, and decreased sex drive. I gave it 3 months, and it's just gotten worse. Beware, ladies."

• SHa...
• September 20, 2020

For Birth Control "I used to take Mononessa, but it's discontinued, so I'm on Previfem. On Previfem, I crave food ALL THE TIME. My period is thicker/clottier than before. I have itching, extreme bloating, upset stomach, frequent nausea, etc. I don't have acne breakouts, so I cannot comment on if it helps with those, but my skin is drier than usual. My mood swings are fierce. I've been on this medication for over 6 months, and I feel depressed, then angry as anything, then get sad, and then go numb. I had mood swings during my first 3 months on Mononessa and then never again. I have also experienced dryness during sex and extreme drops in libido. In general, avoid this train wreck if you can. If you're going to try this because your insurance pays for it, only give it a three-month trial MAX (unless the side effects are just too drastic). If after 3 months the side effects haven't subsided, quit and try something else. I mean, I didn't get pregnant, but also I have next to no sex drive, so..."

• Lee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 17, 2020

For Birth Control "This has been the worst birth control pill I’ve ever taken. I was on Sprintec since this year had started and recently started taking Previfem (3 months ago) and had not stopped bleeding, mood swings are horrible, and makes you very bloated and gassy, and I would not recommend this pill to anybody!"