Camila and Weight Gain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Nic...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 11, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this for 5 months, the first 3, no period at all. Called the doc, he said give it time to adjust. Um, no. Month 4 and 5, the period has been all over the place. Bleed for 4 days, stop for a week, bleed for a day or two. This has been horrible, personally. Not to mention gaining about 5-10 lbs and having horrific mood swings. If you feel like carrying tampons with you everywhere you go, every day, then this is for you. Junel, Loestrin, those are both great. I should’ve stayed on them."

• Nan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on a different norethindrone tablet. It went on back order, so the pharmacy gave me the Camila brand instead. I haven’t had a period in 3 months. I did get a little acne and weight gain, but I also got a cyst in my uterus. I had to switch to the mini pill because of my blood pressure. My doctor hasn’t gotten back to me, and I am considering stopping the pill. I have wasted so much money on pregnancy tests and doctor visits. I am considering going off all birth control. I liked the no period, but it kind of makes it hard to figure out if you are pregnant or not. My first doctor did a pelvic exam and said, 'Oh, your period will come.' If it doesn’t in 2 weeks, this will be 4 months no period, but also a cyst in my uterus and some follicular things in my ovaries. I am gonna have to bug my doctor because she hasn’t gotten back to me. I would say don’t take this bc."

• Mis...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 25, 2021

For Birth Control "I loved Camila. I was on it for 5 years, however, I gained 55 pounds and never gained weight ever before unless pregnant, and mostly all birth control made me lose a lot of weight. Secondly, I ended up with high blood pressure, which led to a stroke. I am 40. I was immediately taken off it, so I recommend if you have a history of heart disease in your family, watch for your blood pressure, and if it’s high, get off Camila. My OBGYN ignored my high blood pressure due to my anxiety. I almost lost my life for listening to the doctor when everyone said it was not right. I have high blood pressure. Just be careful and pay attention. I don’t blame the pill, it actually worked great. I used to bleed bad for 10-14 days, I barely got a period, and it was spots here and there for 2-3 days. So it can be a benefit. I also had absolutely no sex drive. My husband finally gave up trying. He got so frustrated, and we were very sexually active."

• Kim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 26, 2018

For Birth Control "Biggest issue is my breasts hurt so bad. I wish I could take them off. Never had this issue before. And I either gained weight or am extremely bloated."

• Tee...
• May 30, 2016

For Birth Control "Love it. No period. I have gained weight but need to change my diet anyways. I have PMDD, and this pill really has changed my life for the better."