Previfem User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Stop...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2016

For Birth Control "As a mother of nothing but girls this really scared me. If your family had a history of blood clot, miscarriages, etc don't put your daughter/your self on an estrogen pill that has ethinyl estradiol in it. They gave her samples to take for 6 months. My daughter was on this pill for 3 months or less and ended up in the hospital with a blood clot in her lung. It was given to her to regulate her periods. This is horrible and would like all you women and young ladies to do your research and family history before starting any birth control. Now she has to suffer everyday with 2 shots of blood thinners possibly for life."

• bella
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking Previfem for almost a month now and it’s been making me nauseous, very irritable, low sex drive, having trouble staying wet during sex, emotional, and it gave me a yeast infection. I do not recommend this birth control. "

• Ash
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2018

For Birth Control "Literally started this birth control 3 days ago & I missed 1 day of classes from feeling extremely nauseous & went to school the next day & soon as I got there, felt soo nauseous, I threw up & got sent home. I used to be on pills but not this kind, then stopped birth control all together for about 2 months. Tried the patch and when I would take it off it would leave little itchy bumps on my skin. THEN was going to give Depo shot a try & decided not to due to all the side effects I’ve heard about & the fact that i hate needles. This was my next option & it literally has been the WORST feeling 3 days of my life. I will be getting off these pills very soon."

• EKano
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 21, 2018

For Ovarian Cysts "I have been on and off Previfem for about 6 years. My OBGYN started me on it after very irregular and heavy periods along with a diagnosis of PCOS. While on them I noticed that I was very numb to emotions and found myself very depressed. The moment I stopped these pills, I found a whole new side of joy and sex drive in my life. I am still on the lookout for a better birth control method, but I do no recommend hormonal birth controls anymore, especially this one. I have always struggled with my weight (side effect of PCOS) so I cannot say that this pill made me gain or lose any weight. My skin has gotten progressively clearer over the years, but I did start the pill when I was 18-hard to say if it was natural hormonal changes or the pill."

• Katie
• January 17, 2018

For Birth Control "my pharmacist changed my birth control from tri-sprintec to this and told me it was the same thing. I do not like this birth control at all the first month I was on it broke me out so much, the second month I bled for 15 days straight and the third month it made my mood TERRIBLE. The only reason I’m still on it because they gave me a 3 month supply. After I finish this pack I will be changing back to tri-sprintec"

• Lsj
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 17, 2016

"The only side affect I received from this BC is hypoglycemia. This started happening a couple of weeks after taking it. At first it would happen after I went running, but then it started happening randomly/ without working out. And it was a SUDDENLY drop so there wasn't a way to prevent it. Once I thought about what changed and narrowed it down to when I started my BCs, I stopped taking them immediately (1 yr later). After ~4 days I went running and didn't experience hypoglycemia at all. From that point on I was hypoglycemic free. I don't think anyone knows about this side affect which is unfortunate. Just some background: I was 34, am a black female, and wasn't on any other medication."

• Anonymous
• February 27, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I bled for 7 weeks out of 2.5 months on Previfem. I also gained 7 pounds. I'd lose half of it during the placebo week, but it came back when I started the active pills again. I threw out my 3rd pack halfway through the active pills. It's been 4 days, and I'm 0.3 pounds short of my old, happy weight. Granted, it was probably just water weight, but my self esteem really is affected by my weight."

• Coopy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am not sure how I feel about this birth control yet. The first month I started, my withdrawal bleed came the 4th day of my placebo pills. The second month, was about the same. Every month I have experienced some sort of breakthrough bleeding. By my third month I started spotting about 5 days before my placebo pills and bled all the way through my placebo week. I am now in my 4th pack and I started spotting 3 days before my placebo pack and just took my 2nd placebo pill today, no real withdrawal bleed yet. This is the only form of contraception I am using. Has anyone else experienced this and should I be worried? I feel like my withdrawal bleed should start anytime because I am having some cramping."

• SHano
• September 20, 2020

For Birth Control "I used to take Mononessa, but it's discontinued so I'm on Previfem. On Pravifem 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 dryer than usual. My mood swings are fierce. I've been on this med 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 drop 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..."

• Karki
• March 27, 2016

For Birth Control "This was the first BC I was put on. Bled continuously for 6 months. My OB/GYN prescribed it to take so my periods would stop, so 6 months of that was enough. I also have migraines, which I take Topamax to prevent, but with the Previfem they were coming nearly every other day. Extreme nausea and regular vomiting were also lovely side effects I experienced. I switched to Gildess or Junel, depending on which the pharmacy had in, and they were both a dream. None of these symptoms except for occasional nausea, so I took it at night to remedy that. Gildess and Junel are also used to regulate hormonal migraine headaches, and they both helped tremendously. I just got the Nexplanon, but will go back to Gildess/Junel if I don't do well with it."

• 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 !"

• kano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2020

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was put on Previfem for PCOS when I was 14. within almost a month of using it I went from having 1 or 2 periods a year to bleeding so heavily that I could fill and leak out of a super plus Tampax tampon in 4 to 5 hours."

• mlmlml
• February 15, 2016

For Birth Control "This has been the first birth control method that I haven't had a poor reaction to. My moods have been regular and I've experience no abnormal bleeding. My breast have gotten a bit larger which is nice, but they are somewhat sore. Also, I've gotten a few stray pimples but nothing too concerning. Overall this has been a great option for me and I would recommend it to anyone seeking a new form of birth control."

• Anonymous
• May 21, 2015

For Birth Control "I started taking previfem about 4 months ago (I've been on it for about a month) and it was pretty awful. At the beginning my acne got worse and I wanted to eat everything. I actually thought that I was pregnant because of my mood swings and the fact that gained 10 pounds. After the 2nd month my acne totally cleared up but I was still gaining weight, when I went to the Doctor for a check up he noticed I was a bit heavier and thats when I got off it. It also made my face really fat ????"

• Shaiayn
• March 31, 2016

For Birth Control "Before I started taking this I was on Gildess for about 2-3 years. My periods became so much lighter and it just made my skin that much better! I did gain a lot of weight with Gildess in the beginning but it soon shed off after a month or so. I ended up coming off of birth control (worst mistake of my life! I got post birth control acne at its very worse!) anywho, I went back to the doc and she prescribed me prevefim....... I've been on prevefim for a little under a year and I flipping hate it!! First of all, weight gain wasn't a problem.. But my acne is not under control at all. She said it was supposed to clear up my skin and it has yet to do any thing! Best thing about it is no babies. Do not use this!"

• KHano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 4, 2019

For Birth Control "Overall, this pill got rid of my acne. I’ve had severe acne since I was 12 and I’m 18 now. HOWEVER the first month I was on this pill I acquired a huge boil on my hip but I brushed it off thinking it was just a fluke thing.. nope! I’m on month 2 and I’ve now had one on my face and 4 on my legs. Also, my mood swings are outrageous"

• Anonymous
• August 30, 2018

For Birth Control "I have now been on my period for 11 weeks. I give up with it and will be switching. I have had headaches almost every day and I have gained a lot of weight. I was prescribed Prozac about the same time I started this birth control but after reading the reviews I think my symptoms are from this birth control rather than the Prozac. Anyways a period for 11 weeks would make any woman run away. This was an awful experience"

• Kay
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 18, 2018

For Birth Control "Used this for 5 years, was amazing for the first 4 years, no issues. The last year I was taking it all of a sudden I had yeast infections every period, long painful periods and no sex drive what so ever. Over time the side effects just grew to be unbearable. I ditched pills all together and me and my boyfriend just use condoms for 5 months and all my symptoms went away"

• Hadley...
• December 8, 2015

For Ovarian Cysts "I had my left ovary removed in September of 2015 because of a 10cm cyst that was twisting my ovary, cutting off blood supply. After my surgery they put me on birth control immediately to prevent another cyst from growing on my other ovary. Previfem has been working well for me, the only symptoms I have had have been fatigue, a little bit of weight gain (about 5 pounds) and some mood swings. Other than that I have not had any problems. My period is shorter, lighter and I no longer get cramps like I used to. Overall my experience with this birth control has been great."

• Hayhay
• September 3, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm not sure about this birth control quite yet. I was on trinessa back in November or so and it worked fantastic for me, cleared up my acne, no nausea or any other side affects. Then I got really sick and had to stop taking the pill for a month or two, and when I tried to get back on it I had continuous discharge for over 5 months so I decided to switch to the shot but didn't like it, so here I am. When I started I felt nauseous all the time, my boobs hurt, stomach pains and cramps, and worst of all my acne. I never used to get cystic acne, but now I get it all over my mouth, chin, forehead, and under my nose, I hate it I keep reading reviews, and it's freaking me out. I'm not sure if I should continue taking this or not for 2 or 3 month"

• BC user
• June 27, 2016

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was never taken BC before but I would say that this particular one suit me quite well. Before I took it I had an extremely irregular cycle, where I could go two or three months without having a period. Also, I experience pain and fainted from it. This BC has helped me with those inconveniences; also I do not break out with pimples. I haven%u2019t tried another brand OF BC but seem to work just fine for me"

• cash...
• August 14, 2015

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I have only been on this bc for 2 weeks. the day i started it, I've had constant headaches to the point where I can't even tolerate being awake. I'm forced to take naps during the pain. my mood is off the charts, even as I'm typing this. oh yea, my skin -- terrible. I had no problem with acne before this pill. the last bc I was on (the dial, and the patch -- oh how i loved the patch -- my provider doesn't offer it anymore) but yes, this bc has been a pain since day one. also, i get frequent sharp pains in my lower abdomen. the only reason i am still taking it is because i am hoping the side effects stop and i have an apt with my doc next week. i gave it a 2 because since being on it, i have not gotten pregnant, but i've also not had sex due"

• cici
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2017

For Birth Control "First birth control pill I have ever taken and it's been 2 weeks, so far so good. I haven't noticed too many side effects, besides soreness/some growth in the breasts. No intense cravings, no mood swings, no nausea, no weight gain and no depression. I am a little more sensitive than before but that's about it."

• Ashay
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 3, 2016

For Birth Control "Ive been on the pill for almost a year and the first three months my period was not regulated that after my period was regulated but i would spot 3 days before I had my period and I had no symtoms but after about 6 to 7 months I notice that my boobs would be tender almost all the time and that my appetite increase like I would be full after eating about 2-3 plate of food then like 30 mins to an hour later I would be hungry again and then I gained weight maybe like 5 to 8 pounds over 6 months it works and I really dont have a problem with the symptoms cause I now got use to it and my sex drive has acually increased"

• haven
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 22, 2020

For Birth Control "I really don't like this pill. I was on it for about two months in a desperate attempt to change my period so I wouldn't get it on my wedding night. I visited the porcelain gods about 2-3 times a week at 2 AM (it was recommended I take this before bed with a little snack, which I'd done for years with a different birth control). No matter what I did, my stomach would become upset. After two months I decided there was no way sex could be worth a constant upset stomach and I stopped taking this. Best decision ever. Now I'm on Lo Loestrin Fe and I've had no problems."