Previfem and Sexual Dysfunction: What Users Say

• Tei...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2019

For Birth Control "This Previfem was the first birth control I tried. I was hoping to prevent pregnancy and reduce my severe period cramps. I’m not pregnant, but I have terrible nausea, constant gas and bloating, zero sex drive, itching down there that I saw someone else mention as a side effect of this. Depression really got worse, and hating my bloated body all the time definitely didn’t help. Doesn’t matter when or what I eat, I feel constantly sick. Stuck with it for three months, and nothing has changed. Would never recommend this pill."

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2018

For Birth Control "Do NOT take this birth control. For the past 5 years, I’ve been switching my pills for different reasons. The last time I switched was because I wasn’t getting periods at all (I know, stupid reason to complain, right?). So they switched me to Prev, worst decision ever. They told me it helps clear up acne, but I already have little to no acne, and I was getting the worst breakouts of my life in spots I NEVER break out. Instead of not having a period, I bled for 3 and a half weeks straight and/or spotted almost every day. My MOOD swings on this pill were unbearable. I was so depressed and so anxious 24/7. 0 sex drive. I would randomly start cold sweating profusely (when I wasn’t even hot). I would wake up almost every day with a killer migraine that would last all day. I’ve been off this medication for a month now, and I have not had a migraine since, I feel like myself again. Man, PLEAAASE do yourself a favor and don’t take this pill!!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2020

For Birth Control "This pill is so awful! I normally take Mononessa, which worked just fine. They were no longer carrying Mononessa, and I was assured that this was the same thing. I got the worst migraines. My breasts were enlarged and hurt like hell. It was so bad! Not only that, I was nauseous and throwing up. I was anxious! I gained weight, and I eat healthy and work out 4-5 times a day. I had pregnancy symptoms and wasn’t even pregnant. I was completely exhausted. My sleep patterns were all over the place. It was hard to work and concentrate. I had very little sex drive! DO NOT take this pill. I swear, please. It’s not worth it! Took it for 2 months and quit."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 30, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been taking Previfem birth control for over a year. So far, no major side effects, but I do notice a lot more breakthrough bleeding, especially a week before my period. Mood swings are also something that happen more often, along with bloating. I have little to no sex drive. No hair loss. No weight gain."

• ter...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2019

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Like many others on here, I was switched to Previfem from Sprintec because my pharmacy stopped stocking it. I was not notified of this prior to pickup. Since then, I've had unpredictable and prolonged periods outside of anything resembling a normal menstrual cycle, and significantly decreased libido and sensitivity. I've now been on this for well over three months and have seen no improvement in these symptoms. I also experienced intense nervousness, tingling sensations, and anxiety on the first day of the pill switch, but that dissipated in three hours or so. The takeaway: if your pharmacy switches you from a birth control you know works well with your body, call and either request that they order more or take your business elsewhere. If you need help finding one, try asking your doctor. You deserve better. Love you all, and take care of yourselves!"

• Var...
• April 30, 2018

For Birth Control "I've been on this birth control for almost a year now. If you want to prevent pregnancy, it's great, but it KILLS your sex drive. I haven't wanted sex since I started this pill. I gained 18 lbs, and I eat decently healthy. Plus, I exercise every day. I have noticed terrible mood swings as well as depression. My life isn't crazy stressful. I bled for two weeks straight in December 2017. I just finished a month-long period two days ago. I've never been this irregular! After months of saying, 'I'll give it another try.' I AM SWITCHING! As I said before, great at preventing pregnancy, only if you want all the bad side effects that come with it."

• bel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been taking Previfem for almost a month now, and it’s been making me nauseous, very irritable, low sex drive, having trouble staying wet during sex, emotional, and it gave me a yeast infection. I do not recommend this birth control."

• Hor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2014

For Birth Control "I have never had such severe side effects with an oral contraceptive in the last 14 years (just turned 29); bloating, gas, 20 lb weight gain, mood swings, still having cramps, and decreased sex drive. I gave it 3 months, and it's just gotten worse. Beware, ladies."

• SHa...
• September 20, 2020

For Birth Control "I used to take Mononessa, but it's discontinued, so I'm on Previfem. On Previfem, I crave food ALL THE TIME. My period is thicker/clottier than before. I have itching, extreme bloating, upset stomach, frequent nausea, etc. I don't have acne breakouts, so I cannot comment on if it helps with those, but my skin is drier than usual. My mood swings are fierce. I've been on this medication for over 6 months, and I feel depressed, then angry as anything, then get sad, and then go numb. I had mood swings during my first 3 months on Mononessa and then never again. I have also experienced dryness during sex and extreme drops in libido. In general, avoid this train wreck if you can. If you're going to try this because your insurance pays for it, only give it a three-month trial MAX (unless the side effects are just too drastic). If after 3 months the side effects haven't subsided, quit and try something else. I mean, I didn't get pregnant, but also I have next to no sex drive, so..."

• SHa...
• September 20, 2020

For Birth Control "I used to take Mononessa, but it's discontinued, so I'm on Previfem. On Previfem, I crave food ALL THE TIME. My period is thicker/clottier than before. I have itching, extreme bloating, upset stomach, frequent nausea, etc. I don't have acne breakouts, so I cannot comment on if it helps with those, but my skin is drier than usual. My mood swings are fierce. I've been on this medication for over 6 months, and I feel depressed, then angry as anything, then get sad, and then go numb. I had mood swings during my first 3 months on Mononessa and then never again. I have also experienced dryness during sex and extreme drops in libido. In general, avoid this train wreck if you can. If you're going to try this because your insurance pays for it, only give it a three-month trial MAX (unless the side effects are just too drastic). If after 3 months the side effects haven't subsided, quit and try something else. I mean, I didn't get pregnant, but also I have next to no sex drive, so..."