Tri-Lo-Estarylla and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• Mil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 19, 2021

For Birth Control "This birth control has been detrimental to my health. In just six months of taking it, my cholesterol (which has never been an issue; I am young) skyrocketed to almost double what it should be. I was nearly put on statins that I would be taking for the next 60+ years as a result. I also put on 15 pounds, and I'm super tired, nauseous, and have no sex drive. If you start feeling funny after the first month of taking this, get off of it before it starts causing permanent damage."

• Tab...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 18, 2019

For Birth Control "Alright, ladies, so first of all, I want to start off by saying everyone's body is different! I began taking Tri-Lo-Estarylla about 9 months ago as both a birth control method and acne treatment. I don't feel comfortable putting in an IUD, something in my arm, and I've heard horror stories about the shot. So for both for BC and acne, it has worked pretty darn great! Before this, I had HORRIBLE acne, it was so painful. After about 3 months of taking these, it's diminished to about 1-2 zits. Also, my boyfriend and I have sex about 3 times a week. We use the pull-out method also, but this is a great second backup! No pregnancies. HOWEVER, the other side effects I've been getting are erratic mood swings, nausea, random cramping, and weight gain (about 15 lbs). My periods overall, I want to say, have stayed the same? That's why I give it a 5/10. Honestly, it might take a few months to kick in because your body might not accept it for a while. If after 3-4 months it's still cruddy, change it! Please!"

• Ale...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 11, 2021

For Birth Control "I went on birth control at 21 due to severe acne. I was originally on a different kind. It made me so emotional, angry, and not myself. At the time, my doctor said Ortho Tri-Cyclen was our last resort for my acne. Ortho Tri-Cyclen changed my life. I never had acne until I turned 21. I got it so severely, I looked like a monster. I remember popping pimples, and an hour later they all came back and some. It was horrible. I walked around with concealer everywhere I went. I had face, chest, and back acne. I would have to wear scarves to cover the scars on my chest. The Ortho Tri-Cyclen took every pimple away. I haven't seen a pimple on my back or chest in 5 years. I rarely ever get one on my face. Once in a blue moon. And usually only one or two. I didn't have side effects. A little weight gain, but I've been happy with it. I was switched to the generic Tri-Estarylla years ago and I haven't had one issue. My friends keep telling me to try newer ones that come out, but I'm too afraid my acne will too."