Norlyda and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• Ms ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2021

For Endometriosis "Nuvaring user aged 19-22, tried again at 29. In 2016, I began having pelvic pain, turned out to be a ruptured cyst. In 2019 and 2020, I underwent testing for endometriosis. In 2021, I had a triple-surgeon operation for endo and was put on Norlyda to keep hormones in balance, at the age of 34. I noticed tiredness with the first packet. I am about to finish my third pack, and my skin itches horribly every day, my vision gets blurry, I'm sweating more, feeling depressed (and coping differently), and have gained 13 lbs!! These are listed side effects for Norlyda, unbeknownst to me. What's not listed is that my nipples look incredibly ugly now, my butt crack hair grows quickly, and I have more acne breakouts. BUT, I am living pain-free and with little effect on my pooping schedule. My periods are sporadic, usually shorter with darker blood. My whole body changed using this birth control. :( Sorry if TMI, but I think it's important to share, and I hope I helped someone with my experience."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 21, 2018

For Birth Control "I've enjoyed the non-estrogen birth control. I'm petite, active, healthy diet, and the only thing I take is this pill and no other medications. I have had a small increase in acne outbreaks and weight gain, but I'm also in nursing school, working, and planning a wedding, so I don't blame my birth control entirely on a little 3 lb weight gain or acne. I take a week off between each pack so my body can be natural and have a period, that is for my own health reasons. I overall am much happier with this BC than any other I have tried, and the risks are far less than the estrogen-based options. Also, it took time, as with all BC, for my body to adjust to new hormones and monthly changes that are from my would-be cycle. I recommend estrogen-free BC to all females due to decreased risks."

• Oli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 6, 2023

For Birth Control "The side effects in terms of depression, anxiety, and weight gain are the worst. I gained almost 30 pounds in a year and cried every single day while taking this. Once I stopped, it slowly helped with the depression, but my anxiety stuck around, and it is 20 times harder to lose weight. My doctor recommended this brand because of my migraines, and I definitely don’t recommend it to anyone who has signs of depression or anxiety. It may make it worsen a lot more."

• AMM...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2019

For Birth Control "I usually take Tri-Sprintec, but have had a lot of migraines with my period, so was recommended this, Norlyda. I have gained a little weight, which isn’t a big deal since I’m only 110 to begin with. But I started breaking out. My face mainly, but my chest and back. I’ve been taking the pill for 3 months now. My face is always covered in acne. So frustrating. I make it a habit to wash twice a day, but nothing is helping. Since it’s winter, I don’t care about my chest or back. I also haven’t gotten my period at all. I took a pregnancy test, and it came back negative. I haven’t had any symptoms or signs that I’m pregnant. I took the test just to see since I haven’t gotten my period. I showed a lot of symptoms last time I was pregnant. I have a Dr. appointment in March, which is the soonest I can see my Dr. I want to go back to my old brand."

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 10, 2022

For Birth Control "I cannot take estrogen and have a history of not handling hormones well. I can tolerate this birth control for around 6 months consistently, then I have to take a month off to reset, and then I restart. It is not ideal, but it's the best I've gotten so far. I've tried pretty much all birth controls-hormonal and the copper IUD. With this, I have noticed hair growth. Weight gain is something I struggle with, so I'm unsure if it's related. I know it's time to stop when my hair gets really greasy (I usually go 6 days between washes, and it goes down to 1) and my skin breaks out very badly. I take a month off, and when I start back, all is well. The important thing is to know your body and what works for you."

• Mir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 14, 2018

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I am taking this for 3 months now, and my period is getting heavier and longer each time. I am not sure if I should stop using it."