TriNessa for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding User Reviews

• Kat...
• October 9, 2014

"I was originally on Trisprintec and got switched to Trinessa, and ever since have had nothing but problems. I get a period every two weeks, I vomit all the time and have gained a lot of weight. I've been on this pill for 7 months now, so my body should be used to it by now. Very unhappy."

• Lau...
• January 3, 2018

"STAY AWAY FROM THIS ONE. I was originally using Seasonique for my prolonged and heavy periods, but my insurance company did not cover it anymore, so I was switched to TriNessa. I started TriNessa on October 12th, 2017, and it is now January 2nd, 2018, and I am STILL bleeding. I wouldn’t recommend."

• Ron...
• July 22, 2015

"I've been on the pill for over two weeks. This is my first time on birth control, and I'm taking it mainly to help regulate my periods so I get one every month, and also to help with cramping and heavy flow. So far, all I've gotten is cramps, dizziness, light-headedness, acne, spotting that started off light and now is coming off a lot heavier, weight gain, huge appetite, problems sleeping, and is majorly affecting my mental health."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2017

"Beware of this medication! I have never had so much bleeding in my life. I had to go to the ER because of it. I developed many blood clots and have never been so scared. I recommend another brand of birth control. Any birth control that has a history of giving women blood clots, don't take it. Do your research, because you can get blood clots in other places too. I'm getting off it today."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 8, 2017

"I've been on this birth control for quite a while now, and it's made me very depressed. Especially when I'm alone and not doing anything, I feel very sad and depressed. And every other month or so, I'm bleeding abnormally. Though I don't have a period every month, I shouldn't be bleeding all the time."

• kay...
• August 9, 2016

"I went to the doctor for a regular checkup, and I told my doctor I had heavy bleeding, and she prescribed me Tri-Nessa. I started to take the pill and instantly felt horrible, headaches, worse cramps than ever, and it's running my life. After my period ended, I am still taking Tri-Nessa, and it is horrible. I bleed every day, I have not had a break. I have to wear panty liners because I spot every day. I have been on the drug for 2 months. Slow, my period was only 5 days before I started taking the pill, and now I'm about 2 weeks long. I won't stop bleeding. The pill made me gain 2 pounds so far, and my butt and breasts have enlarged. But the medicine is not for me, I would rather just live with regular heavy periods."

• mao...
• March 15, 2012

"I've only been on TriNessa for a month now, but so far I'm having mixed results. I decided to go back on birth control after an 8-year break (my husband had a vasectomy 8 years ago). I had been looking into NovaSure due to extremely heavy periods, but decided to try the cheaper route first. I used to be on Ortho-Tricyclen before my second son was born with no problems that I recall. I asked for the same again but was given TriNessa, which I assumed would be the same. Almost as soon as I started, I've been experiencing night sweats, slight weight gain (about 5 lbs), and breast soreness. So far my period is lighter though, so I guess it worked for that. I'll give it another 2 months and see if the negatives go away."

• SR2...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 18, 2015

"I've been on this pill for 2 years, and the only negative side effects are my boobs grew a cup size (many women would love this!) and my hair was dry and would break off for the first few months. Also, the first two months, my periods were so heavy, but I decided to give it a little time, and I'm glad I did! The positives are great. Very little cramping compared to the cramps I had before I got on BC...thank God! Also, periods are only 4 days, and I know exactly what day I will start each month. No weight gain, which I am happy about. Tried a different pill a few years ago and blew up like a balloon! Overall, this is a great choice!"

• Kel...
• February 1, 2012

"Originally, I started to take birth control for heavy cramps and periods. Having used Ortho Tricyclen Lo for about three years as a teen, I got off and realized my mood swings stabilized, depression lifted, and my cramps, although painful, were actually less than on OTC Lo. For a time, I was put on Trinessa, and there were absolutely no side effects. But then my insurance switched me back to OTC Lo, I realized why I became a crazy face again. Needless to say, I insisted on Trinessa, and the three-dollar copay is well worth the peace of mind it gives me. Plus, my skin is flawless now."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2012

"I was originally on Beyaz to treat an array of symptoms, mainly: acne, cramping, mood swings, vomiting upon arrival of period. Beyaz was bad the first month, and then I didn't really have any problems with it after the first month... except it DECIMATED MY SEX DRIVE! When my insurance unexpectedly stopped covering all birth controls, I got the cheapest birth control available, TriNessa. The first month was bad. On the white week, I was fine, but by the second week, I was in pain all the time. However, I remembered that, I guess with my body, the first go-round with hormones is always the roughest. I decided to stick it out another month, and I'm so glad I did. No adverse side effects. And my sex drive is back."

• sab...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 7, 2017

"I've been on TriNessa for about six months now. I used to take Microgestin, but I was getting two periods a month, so my doctor switched me to this one. The first month or two, my face broke out horribly, honestly, I was debating getting my doctor to switch me to another one. With some time, I'm guessing my body got used to the hormones, and now my face is super clear, we're talking I maybe get a pimple around my period, but that's it. I now only get my period once a month, honestly, this is a blessing because pads and tampons are expensive. The only thing is that it didn't really do much for alleviating cramps or the flow of my period. I still get it for roughly the entire time I'm on the inactive week."

• Anonymous
• July 17, 2009

"Has never worked properly for my daughter. She had 2 blood transfusions last year due to abnormal bleeding. After the 1st transfusion, the doctor put her on TriNessa. Less than 2 months later, she was in the hospital having the second transfusion. She has been on another brand (Chryselle) ever since, which has been working. Well, her prescription just ran out last month. So, I called the office to get another prescription and did not notice until I had picked up the 3-month supply that it was TriNessa again. I felt uneasy but decided to let her proceed with that medication, here we are again with the bleeding issues."

• mys...
• December 21, 2015

"So I was on TriNessa for about 2 to 5 years. I loved it for the first few years. My cramping intensity went down to where I could go out and function without any problems. My period was very regulated to where I can predict the exact day and almost the time. It didn't help with my acne at all. After about 3 years, I'm starting to have cramping again to where I have to stay in bed. And my regulation is off. So it's really good while it lasts."

• Jen...
• June 18, 2015

"My daughter was taking Generess for two years, loved it, but then insurance doesn't cover it, and the whopping $142 monthly to continue just couldn't afford. So we tried Trinessa and only in the first month, but my daughter has had such severe bleeding the entire time she has been on this pill, also has had some blood clots. I know it takes a little time to get in your system and work effectively, but not sure if she will continue on this or not. But has helped awesomely with her acne."

• moo...
• January 25, 2015

"I've been on TriNessa for 5 months and experienced moodiness and depression for the first month of taking it. The second and third months I got vaginitis, nausea was always present, and in the fourth and fifth months, a horrible face rash with hives. I'm switching and going on Nexplanon and hoping that that works more to my liking. Not worth the face rash, though, and having to wear foundation is annoying, but hey, I didn't get pregnant."

• cpr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2018

"My doctor put me on TriNessa for my dysmenorrhea, and it’s worked great so far! I’ve been on it for about 6 months, and it’s definitely helped shorten my periods and reduce my cramps, and I haven’t had any side effects. I used to have horrible cramps on my period and throw up almost every month on the first day of my period, but my periods have definitely been easier now."

• ple...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 31, 2018

"I have been using this birth control since March 2018. I thought it was great. My periods were regulated, only lasting 5 days. The only downside at the time: I was getting my periods in the middle of the pack. I just thought it was because it was new. As time went on, I noticed my hair began to thin and become very brittle. I was bruising very easily and became tired all the time. Since August 1st, I began my period, and here we are now, 4 weeks later, and I still have it!! It is so heavy I am soaking a pad every hour. I have to wear an ultra super tampon and a pad but still leak through them. I have blood clots the size of golf balls. I have been to the ER, and they said I'm bleeding because I'm anemic, and I'm anemic because I am bleeding. My OB told me to take 2 of the pills a day until I stop bleeding. That was a week ago, and my period is still as heavy, and my clots have gotten worse. So now they are contemplating doing surgery. I will never take this birth control ever again."

• Cha...
• September 4, 2016

"I've been on this BC for 4 months now, and I LOVE it! I've tried other BCs in the past, but I have experienced no side effects on this one. I started this pill due to hormonal imbalance (abnormal periods and acne), and it has cleared up all of my problems. After being on Ortho Tri-Cyclen, I was worried to try something else because it made my blood pressure skyrocket. My doctor recommended a lower dose to see if it would not trigger high blood pressure. I have had no issues. Even if TriNessa is not for you, please try other pills and talk to your doctor. There is something out there for almost everyone!"

• bri...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 2, 2015

"I've been on this pill for 4.5 years. Started right before freshman year, and I gained 20 lbs within a couple of months, which left HORRIBLE stretch marks. I lost that after a year and got back to my original weight. Good for birth control, but I have to switch due to spotting after my period and periods becoming heavier... it's just not strong enough for me anymore. Would recommend, but unfortunately, I just need something else. It also really helped my acne. Switching to the shot now."

• Mak...
• December 5, 2017

"I was on Microgestin 1.5 for almost a year but hated the way it made me feel bloated and uncomfortable all the time. I take birth control to help with my horrible cramps that leave me bedridden if not controlled. My doctor switched me to TriNessa and at first it was great. No side effects... no bloating... slight change in my sex drive. But it didn't help with the cramps... as a matter of fact, I would cramp longer during my period on it than I would without it. I thought since I had just started it I would give it some time. I've been on it for 6 months now and I have been bleeding/spotting on and off throughout the day for 4 days now and I'm in the middle of the pack. I'm making him switch to something else."

• Dru...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 17, 2018

"I took this mainly to gain control over my periods because I would have a period every two weeks. I became sick. I started birth control, which has helped 100% with regulating my periods. The only time my cycle seems a little off is if I forget to take the pill (which is the usual risk in oral meds) or if I'm severely stressed out. It has helped my acne. I used to look like a mountain range. Now I'm reduced to a few hills. I've never felt sick while on this medication. Those are the main benefits I've noticed while on TriNessa. However, I used to have a very sensitive stomach. If my stomach was even slightly full, I'd instantly not want any more. Now, for some reason, it's harder for me to regulate how much food I eat, and so I will accidentally overeat quite often, leading to me gaining almost 40 lbs within 2+ years. I also have noticed vaginal dryness. I can't have sex without lube."

• Leo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 24, 2018

"So I have issues where I’ve been bleeding vaginally after my abdomen surgery. It caused massive pain and anemia, so the effects were awful. I have been on another birth control, but it made me feel nauseated, so I decided to go for TriNessa since I was on it before. This pill gives me no awful side effects such as nausea or vomiting. I hate that this pill causes me to be underweight and gives me no appetite (which is apparently a good thing for most women). My anxiety has definitely increased, but there are other factors that may enhance this effect. This pill fixed my random bleeding problems and helped my acne. Hopefully I will have better effects on the sister pill Mononessa."

• rin...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 16, 2021

"This pill sucks. I don't know why they prescribe it. The breakthrough bleeding is terrible, I have my period for three weeks out of the cycle and was on it for months."