Tri-Linyah and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• Kay...
• May 13, 2016

For Acne "I started taking this pill about a year ago, and I LOVE it. I originally went on it for severe acne, and it completely cleared up. I read all this stuff about people gaining weight, but I've maintained the same weight I've had for 3 years now. Also, I haven't gotten pregnant, which is the most important thing!"

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 24, 2019

For Birth Control "I've taken the Tri-Linyah pill for 2 years now and I hated it! I was very emotional the whole month, gained weight, really, really sore boobs, stomach discomfort every day! But it's different for everyone!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 23, 2016

For Birth Control "At 16, I went on the pill. I was on the Ortho Tri-Cyclen for about 3 years with no problem aside from small weight gain. Suddenly, I had gotten my period for 2 months straight! So, my doctor changed me to Sprintec, and immediately I was getting headaches and yeast infections continuously! So now I'm on Tri-Linyah, and it's horrible! My mood swings are out of the world! I lost my sex drive completely! I went from wanting sex with my man of a year all the time to never! The amount of discharge has completely increased, it's horrible."

• kim...
• November 6, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been taking Tri-Linyah for a few years now, after trying many other pills. On this pill, my acne has completely cleared up and I have never gotten pregnant, so I'd like to rate it pretty high. On other pills in the past, I had various side effects ranging from bad acne to insane anxiety, but I haven't experienced any of that with this pill. The only reasons I'm not 100% in love with it are that I have gained a noticeable amount of weight since taking it (10 pounds is a lot when you only weigh 115 to begin with) and my periods tend to last around 5 days. I had it down to 2-3 days when I was on Microgestin, so 5 really sucks. It does its job though, so I keep taking it."

• Anw...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 28, 2017

For Endometriosis "I was extremely nervous to start this Tri-Linyah, but now I have to admit it was the best decision EVER. I love it. I have been taking the pill for almost 5 months now. I have not gained any weight, I can tell when my period is going to start, down to the hour. I used to have extremely irregular cycles and horrible cramps, but now all of that has been fixed. My sex drive is amazing, and my mood is the same as it usually is. Everyone is different, but if you’re as nervous as I was, you should definitely give it a try. It might or might not work for you, but trust me when I say it has worked wonders."

• Bun...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 12, 2021

For Birth Control "I was on this for 3 years, and I can definitely see the pros and cons, but keep in mind, birth control is very different for everyone! Some of the negative side effects I’ve come across in my experience: weight gain in the first year of taking it (went from 153 lbs to 165 lbs), awful mood swings/I’ve noticed a lot more anger in my emotions, I get nauseous every time I take it, and low sex drive. Some pros include: no unplanned babies, periods are light and always on time, clear skin, and bigger boobs. It has its ups and downs, but for myself, it gets the job done, which is great, but I can’t wait till I can get off it in my marriage and get my body back in gear (:"

• Nos...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 18, 2019

For Birth Control "Tri-Linyah was going great for me the first few months. Then I started getting allergic reactions on my face. Terrible migraines, weight gain! Boobs grew like crazy, I went from an A to a B, and I just didn’t fit into any of my bras. I felt suffocated all the time because of my boobs, and I just felt bloated and gross."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 28, 2016

"I was on so many different birth control pills due to heavy periods and cramps. My doctor told me at 14 I shouldn't be having pains like this. Stopped taking pills for 1 year. At 19 I got pregnant and had a miscarriage. I was so upset due to what happened and went to my doctor and told him to put me on this pill. It has been the best pill yet: no acne, no cramps, shorter periods, and no pregnancy!!! The only thing that happened is I gained like 15 lbs, and I am not happy about that! But then again, you can't have everything! I suggest this pill to every woman there is!"

• Kfa...
• October 28, 2015

For Birth Control "I am finishing up my fifth packet and am switching to low ogestrel. This birth control did not work for me because I gained 10 lbs within 2 months of being on it; diet and exercise couldn't even take it off. As for my periods while on this BC, they were very regular and light. I never experienced bad mood swings."

• Ell...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2023

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for only about 3 months. I absolutely hate it. I had spotting between each period, my mood was way out of control, and it made me hungry. I was eating everything in sight, even when I was button-popping full, I wanted more. I'd be full, and my stomach would still grumble. I gained 15 pounds on this even though I'm pretty active and go to the gym 3-4 times a week. Every time I was on the placebo pills, I swear I'd lose 5 pounds immediately, within two days. I have been off of it for 2 weeks now, and I feel like I eat normally again. It also gave me really bad acne. I was blessed with very good skin and barely got pimples. My forehead and chin are now covered in acne because of this birth control."

• Men...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 1, 2020

For Birth Control "I've taken this pill for 3 years. No pregnancies, but 30 pounds of weight gain and insane mood swings. The only reason I'm still on it is because it makes my period incredibly regular, unlike other pills I've tried, but not any lighter and still some occasional cramping. I'm thinking of changing at my yearly appointment or going off of birth control entirely, but I really need to weigh my options. Pills are different for everyone, and I would still recommend it."

• Tur...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 14, 2019

For Endometriosis "Pros: Before Tri-Linyah, my period was super irregular, to the point that the shortest time between periods was 2 weeks and the longest was a little over 2 months. With this birth control, my period comes exactly every 28 days. I also had hormonal acne before taking this pill, but since being on it, the only time I break out is the week before my period, but nothing bad, just your normal pimple. I am thankful that I get 3 months' worth before I need to go refill again. Cons: I get super emotional, but it’s whatever. The worst is that I get really intense cravings and I ended up gaining weight."

• ADN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2020

For Birth Control "Please do not use this birth control, Tri-Linyah. Just after being on it for one month, I have gained over 20 pounds. It helped with acne, kind of, but not much at all. I've been incredibly moody and self-conscious because of this rapid weight gain."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 22, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been taking this contraceptive for about a year now, and I LOVE it. My periods are still the same length (about a week), but they're so much lighter. Before Tri-Linyah, I had the worst period pains, and now my periods are a breeze. As far as mood swings, I don't see a change in my moods other than usual. Also, I haven't gained several pounds because of it. Plus, NO BABIES! Keep in mind it does have different effects on different people."