TriNessa Lo and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• Mrs...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 27, 2016

For Ovarian Cysts "I started BC for one main reason: ovarian cysts. It works great. I was on it for five months and had no pain from cysts the entire time. It also worked great to prevent pregnancy. There were no issues except one. I gained at least 20 lbs in 5 months from it. I usually fluctuate from 112 to 115 lbs. No more than that. Well, once I started BC, I had the appetite of a teenage boy. I was eating nonstop! I'm sure the weight can be controlled if you are dedicated to a strict diet, though. So I got off the BC two weeks ago, and I have already lost 8 lbs. The reason I chose to get off is because of the weight gain. Now I have to trade it all in for the cysts again."

• Nic...
• February 13, 2019

For Birth Control "TriNessa Lo was the first BC I've ever taken when I was 18. For starters, it worked as far as not getting pregnant goes. I took the pills for 4 months. The first thing I noticed was the first week of taking the pills I had SEVERE migraines. But the only time I noticed migraines was the first week I would start and the last week that I stopped taking the pill. Second, I was VERY moody. I almost felt like a different person sometimes. Third, my period is usually about 2-3 days, I noticed my periods started being about 4-5 days and a heavier flow. Lastly, I gained a lot of weight in a short amount of time, which was frustrating because I'm a healthy eater and active. In about a 2 month time span, I gained a little over 15 pounds. But with a little extra hard work, I was able to lose about 10lbs. But then the next month that I started taking the pills again, the pounds came back. TO SUM IT UP (My experience): *Migraines *Moody *Longer Periods *Weight gain."

• Not...
• October 15, 2018

For Birth Control "Let me start by saying I've taken many different pills over the years, and this is by far the WORST one I've ever taken. I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and when I moved, my pharmacy switched it to Trinessa Lo. I started to have terrible anxiety and panic attacks, weight gain, headaches, brain fogginess, mood swings, etc. I am prone to anxiety but have had it completely managed and under control with meds UNTIL this pill. I thought it was the stress of moving that was causing me to feel so terrible and so off, but then I googled this medicine, read the reviews, and it clicked. I've never had any of the above issues with any other pill I've taken, ever. I waited 2 weeks after stopping this pill before writing a review - I am 100% back to my old self. I rated this pill 2 stars because A) I did not get pregnant in my 3 months of taking it, and B) my skin was clear, and my boobs got huge - but that also came with weight gain. Do yourselves a favor, ladies, and do not take this pill!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 18, 2018

For Birth Control "I took this birth control for almost 2 years with really no bad side effects. I did have the worst acne for the first maybe 7 months of being on it until it finally cleared up! It was awful looking. I also gained like 10 lbs, but I’m underweight anyways, so I was happy about that."

• Jjo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this medication one full pack now. Early on, I had a bit of tender breasts but nothing serious. Sex drive has actually increased instead of decreased. Acne isn’t any better yet but hoping that comes later. So far, it’s prevented pregnancy as far as I know. But I don’t like how hungry I am all the time. I’ve gained 5+ lbs in over a month, and I was already overweight. I do think it’s improved my mood though, so that’s a plus to me. I’ll continue it with what I’ve experienced so far. And just try to lose the weight."