Gildess Fe 1/20 for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• Sharc...
• December 11, 2015

"I am 41 and I am peri-menopausal. My GYN prescribed Gildess fe 1/20 for me to "balance" my hormones. I have tried other bc pills in the past, including Gildess but had to stop them because of the crazy side effects. But this time when I tried it I was spotting, I got weird feelings in my head, I had back pains, flu-like symptoms, chest pain and terrible anxiety. I stopped taking it after about two weeks. I feel horrible! How long before I leaves my system?"

• Crissy
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 18, 2015

"This pill did tremendously help with my cramps and lighten my period. But I have thought I was losing my mind since I started it. Very depressed all the time, extreme highs and way more extreme lows, my skin has never broken out like it has since starting this pill, I've gained almost 40 pounds no matter how I cut back and exercise more I can't get rid of it (something I've never had a problem with), my hair is literally falling out, I'm so achy and sore all day everyday, and I don't even know what sleep is anymore. Funny enough I didn't connect any of these symptoms to this pill even though it all didn't start until after I started this pill, it was just another sleepless night on the net. I'll just deal with the cramps, not worth it"

• BComp...
• August 31, 2016

"I'm blown away by the bad reviews. However I fully believe every birth control affects people differently. This pill changed my life. I've had bad endo since I was 13. I'm 32 now. Bleeding to the point of not being able to leave the house and pain to the point a bottle of vodka was the only fix. Since I started this pill 2 years ago I haven't had a single period. No cramps! I still bloat near the end of my pack but not bad at all. No acne. Only negative side affect I think is slight unusual nausea but coming from awful endometriosis, it seriously doesn't even bug me. When I started it took a month for break through bleeding to stop. Body had to get used to it."

• Rache...
• January 6, 2015

"I was on Depo shot for 6 years, no periods, no weight gain, all great. I then had to be taken off so I got the Mirena, still no periods but I was in constant pain so I had it taken out and started this pill about a month and a half ago. I've been extremely moody and irritable. My periods have been regular so far. I have noticed I'm starting to gain weight and bloat and it doesn't seem to be related to the period. I feel like a balloon. I've also been experiencing a lot of headaches and body/joint pain over the last couple weeks. I'm pretty miserable and will be switching to something else as soon as I can."

• Horri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2016

"Express scripts switched this one in place of my Microgestin FE 1.5/30. This has been the worst experience ever. I missed taking a pill by 2 hours and I had already began breakthrough bleeding and severe cramping. To where I had to leave the office at work and just lean over and hold my stomach. The absolute worst part is the depression. I'm crying about everything and getting upset with my boyfriend over nothing. I've only been taking this for two weeks and it's been a hell storm. I do not recommend this brand."

• tlaw
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2016

"This is the worst birth control I have ever been on! I am 31 years old and recently had the nexplanon removed. BIG MISTAKE!!! I never write reviews but this birth control is the DEVIL!! While on the nexplanon I never had cramps, bloating, breast tenderness, or horrible mood swings. Glidess I have all these symptoms plus paranoia, and depression. I have been taking these pills for a month and half and never have felt more insecure in my life. The weight gain is an issue as well, I gained 12 pounds within the 1st month. I realized that this birth control was making me feel crazy, anxious and not myself so I made an app.t for my OBGYN for a better option. I cant wait to throw these pills down the drain. Hope this is helpful."

• Rache...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 23, 2015

"I have been on several different kinds of birth control. Pills, nuva ring, implanon, spermicides, condoms. All the hormones were too much for my body to handle, eventually I had to quit trying. I had my implanon removed after a year and a half of nonstop bleeding and suffering from severe vertigo and headaches, and depression. So I went to my doctor and expressed my concerns. She prescribed this to me and I was SO reluctant to take them. I honestly expected the worst. The first month was rough, not going to lie... My body was adjusting. I was dizzy and nauseous, a lot. But then.. It all stopped. My body regulated and I couldn't be happier with this choice! My period is on time every month and it is SUPER light the whole time. It's amazing."

• Cards...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 6, 2015

"I took Gildess 1/20 for a full year. Everything started out fine, but around the 7-8 month mark, my periods started coming in all over the place and my skin broke out like I was in middle school. I either had two periods a month, or none at all. I didn't notice any weight gain, but did experience occasional mood swings. Overall, it prevented pregnancy, but did not give me a regular cycle."

• Ann_7
• May 10, 2016

"Does a good job at preventing pregnancy... But!!!!!! Gained a little weight and I CRY EVERY SINGLE DAY ! Makes me so emotional. Was on for 4 months decided I needed a new one. Also gave me some cramps and Breast tenderness the first month"

• Shelb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 31, 2015

"I'm 25 years old. I have never taken Any form of BC before. Well except condoms lol. Any ways.. I have always had irregular periods. I would skip a month or sometimes 2. I was always tired and would just get in a funk. Well the past 2 month's I have had 4 periods 2 weeks apart and they would last up to 8 or 9 days. Had tinder breast for almost the same amount of time.. Sometimes they hurt so bad I wanted to cry. I had enough... I went to my doctor and he prescribed me these.. Been on them for 2 weeks. I have been in a better mood and have more energy. I did wake up with a little cramping this morning and I had a little spot of blood in my undies but I'm fine now. Oh and my breasts stopped hurting... Yay thank the Lord."

• Anonymous
• December 15, 2015

"I have never written a review in my 21 years of life but I feel I should share my experience. About a little over a month ago I got on this pill. Not to brag but I have a decent happy life. The first couple of days I noticed no symptoms and was so happy.. out of no where i started waking up with migraines and breaking out.. I figured ok no big deal.. I didn't connect it with the pill. Next thing you know, I get upset and mad about literally EVERYTHING. Work..family.. boyfriend. My life was going downhill everyday.. depressing thoughts.. Finally my boyfriend and I put it together and figured out it was the birth control. I IMMEDIATELY stopped and thank god I am feeling better as the days go by. Not to mention everyday spotting! NOT WORTH IT"

• Ap95
• September 26, 2015

"I've been on this for almost 2 years now. I don't get a regular period. I get one every few months and it's still just spotting, which can get scary. I do get very emotional once a month though, worse than I ever have before, and during that time I'm not really hungry and have constant migraines."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2016

"I was put in this pill for more than one reason. I've always had irregular periods. I'm 28 and I've been having irregular periods since I was 12. Recently I found out I had a 6cm cyst on my right ovary and I was put on this pill to hopefully help that too. I was on this pill for a little over a week before I had to stop it from extreme mood swings to the point I could hardly function. I was crying all the time and a complete mess. Everyone reacts differently but it was awful for me. I'm now having to take anti-anxiety meds to help me get off the effects of this pill. Before this pill I have never had any problems with anxiety / mood swings. I posted this to tell everyone to be careful and listen to your body!"

• Leasaur
• November 19, 2015

"I'm 32 and have been taking GILdess for 3 months. My period has been light, although my acne spikes a little mid-cycle. My breasts are sore about half the time (which is typical for me.) I otherwise really like this pill and don't feel any different than when I'm not taking birth control."

• OMFGH...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2015

"Oh eff this pill. First my Dr put me on Provera to do a medicinal D&C vs. a surgical on. That was a mess. So we discussed BC pills instead because that should have a more standard response. Well my body gave me two giant middle fingers. I've been bleeding for 19 days. I'm not just talking spotting. I use the Diva Cup, I'm shedding 1/4 oz - 1/2 oz every day. Pretty sure I'm anemic at this point.Oh and my acne is atrocious."

• Anonymous
• February 27, 2016

"I have been on this pill for about 2 years now and it gets worse and worse each month. I have experienced horrible nausea, headaches, mood swings and depression. I constantly have bleeding throughout the month and my period never comes when I'm supposed to have it. It is almost as irregular and heavy as it was when I didn't take the pill. I get extremely bad cramps and bloating aswell. Currently in the process of trying to switch to a new pill.. Very angry."

• Disney...
• November 11, 2016

"I definitely don't recommend this pill if you already have anxiety. It made my anxiety attacks much worse. Plus it gave me horrible acne, and I've never struggled with acne. Everyone reacts differently to BC, but just be aware when you decide to go with this one.."

• mizzr...
• June 9, 2015

"I got switched to Gildess when they started shipping it to me. Ever since I've went from having a period for 3 days to hardly having one at all. I will spot a little once a month. I've also gained alot of weight. But I'm not positive it was all due to the pill or not. I have noticed low sex drove but I figured that just happened after getting married. Lol."

• AbiCora
• April 17, 2015

"I have been so moody while on this! I bled the whole first month (which I let slide because my body is getting used to the hormones). But I can't get over feeling exhausted and depressed all the time. I'm switching to another kind today."

• oddone
• August 19, 2015

"Horrible pill. Went on it after getting my IUD taken out (it was giving me a period every time my husband and I had sex) and the doctor told me it would help me gain an appetite. Instead in the past 3.5 months I've gotten sick 5 times, had one missed period, and the worst period of my life after as a "catch up" one. I can't take the tiredness, heavy body and constant upset tummy any more."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2015

"This is my 6th month on Gildess (my first form of birth control taken). I'm really confused with how my body is reacting to it. It made my vagina weirdly dry, mood swings were present before but were somehow amplified, and I bleed even when I'm not on my period (not just spotting, like a solid week before my period week). I'm trying out Gildess Fe 1.5/30 to see if it was a dosage problem, but it might be the brand itself. Wish me luck and good luck to all who try it!"

• Anonymous
• April 3, 2016

"I'm on the first month of this pill and have had NO bleeding but all the cramping and gas. The symptoms only effect my mood so far no nausea. The mood swings are bad enough and since there is no bleeding I was super paranoid I had somehow gotten pregnant so I took a test and it came up negative twice. I have also gotten some kind of yeast or bacterial infetion....lovely. I'm not sure when I will get my period but so far it has been working ok."

• Amber
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 10, 2016

"RUN THE OTHER WAY! I started on Gildess because the mail order pharmacy chose it as a substitute to my normal brand. I've been on it for 2 months and I'm up 9 pounds so far despite doing the 21 day fix over the past month. Called my gyno and she asked me to come in immediately. Rapid weight gain like that is apparently not good. Other unpleasant side effects seem to be alternating between rage and depression, acne on my face, neck and chest (oh baby!) zero libido, long, heavy periods with a decent amount of cramping and migraines. Having another kid wouldn't be as bad as another month on this pill."

• Tutsy
• September 4, 2014

"Made me moody mid cycle and really pms-y the week before my period. I lost my period for a while there and they tried me on this birth control to help it start up again. I didn't gain weight until about 6 months of taking it, I started to baloon up from 117-132lbs. I'm not very tall so it was noticeable. It made it hard to lose weight. It's been a week since I've stopped the birth control and I already feel less hungry and less puffy. Losing the weight will be no problem now I feel. This compared to others was much better, but not for me long term."

• Haytow
• May 8, 2016

"This is my second month on it. I switched from Junel to this since the pharmacy I go to doesn't carry Junel any longer. I have had no negative side affects and no pregnancy. I was nervous at first because everyone is so negative about it. But hey guess what? Everyone's body is different and will experience different side affects. So if this is a new BC for you. Give it a chance."