Previfem and Weight Gain: What Users Say

• 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."

• Ang...
• December 17, 2014

For Endometriosis "I wanted to try a new pill other than Sronyx. Sronyx caused very bad depression, weight gain, and a general disinterest in sex. Overall, I guess you can say it was a very effective birth control for me because I never felt like having sex. My first month on Previfem, I experienced slight nausea, low mood/energy, and spotting. However, my acne and oily skin cleared up immediately, and I was not expecting this pill to do that. My skin is so clear now. It's a great plus. I have just finished my 2nd month on Previfem, and my only real complaint now is the spotting. My mood and energy have improved, but I am still experiencing light spotting 3-4 days after my period is supposed to end. Hopefully, that will clear up as my body adjusts to the hormone."

• Jes...
• July 11, 2016

For Birth Control "Sure, it's effective as birth control because I have not gotten pregnant. HOWEVER... My periods have been heavier with bad cramps and acne. I also gained 8 lbs in a month, now I am extremely active and eat healthy, so this was unpleasant. The weight went away when I stopped taking it, but honestly, I've tried many birth control pills, and this is BY FAR the worst. Just say no."

• 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...
• March 31, 2016

For Birth Control "Before I started taking this, I was on Gildess for about 2-3 years. My periods became so much lighter, and it just made my skin that much better! I did gain a lot of weight with Gildess in the beginning, but it soon shed off after a month or so. I ended up coming off of birth control (worst mistake of my life! I got post-birth control acne at its very worst!). Anywho, I went back to the doc, and she prescribed me Previfem... I've been on Previfem for a little under a year, and I flipping hate it!! First of all, weight gain wasn't a problem, but my acne is not under control at all. She said it was supposed to clear up my skin, and it has yet to do anything! The best thing about it is no babies. Do not use this!"

• Had...
• December 8, 2015

For Ovarian Cysts "I had my left ovary removed in September of 2015 because of a 10 cm cyst that was twisting my ovary, cutting off blood supply. After my surgery, they put me on birth control immediately to prevent another cyst from growing on my other ovary. Previfem has been working well for me, the only symptoms I have had have been fatigue, a little bit of weight gain (about 5 pounds), and some mood swings. Other than that, I have not had any problems. My period is shorter, lighter, and I no longer get cramps like I used to. Overall, my experience with this birth control has been great."

• Anonymous
• February 27, 2017

For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I bled for 7 weeks out of 2.5 months on Previfem. I also gained 7 pounds. I'd lose half of it during the placebo week, but it came back when I started the active pills again. I threw out my 3rd pack halfway through the active pills. It's been 4 days, and I'm 0.3 pounds short of my old, happy weight. Granted, it was probably just water weight, but my self-esteem really is affected by my weight."

• Anonymous
• August 30, 2018

For Birth Control "I have now been on my period for 11 weeks. I give up with it and will be switching. I have had headaches almost every day, and I have gained a lot of weight. I was prescribed Prozac about the same time I started this birth control, but after reading the reviews, I think my symptoms are from this birth control rather than the Prozac. Anyway, a period for 11 weeks would make any woman run away. This was an awful experience."

• Anonymous
• May 21, 2015

For Birth Control "I started taking Previfem about 4 months ago (I've been on it for about a month), and it was pretty awful. At the beginning, my acne got worse, and I wanted to eat everything. I actually thought that I was pregnant because of my mood swings and the fact that I gained 10 pounds. After the 2nd month, my acne totally cleared up, but I was still gaining weight. When I went to the doctor for a check-up, he noticed I was a bit heavier, and that's when I got off it. It also made my face really fat."

• Ash...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 3, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on the pill for almost a year, and the first three months my period was not regulated. After that, my period was regulated, but I would spot three days before I had my period. I had no symptoms, but after about six to seven months, I noticed that my boobs would be tender almost all the time and that my appetite increased. I would be full after eating about two to three plates of food, then like 30 minutes to an hour later, I would be hungry again. I gained weight, maybe like five to eight pounds over six months. It works, and I really don't have a problem with the symptoms because I now got used to it, and my sex drive has actually increased."