EluRyng and Cramps: What Users Say

• Kan...
• January 1, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been on NuvaRing for 12 years. NuvaRing has completely helped my endo, and I have had no problems for years. Since I have been on EluRyng (How can we even trust this if they can't spell RING right?), I have had nonstop breakthrough bleeding, cramps, headaches, leg pain and numbness, and of course symptoms like tender boobs, bloating, even horrible stomach issues. I also noticed the coloration on the ring itself is not like NuvaRing. NuvaRing goes in clear and stays clear mostly for about 2 weeks, 3 weeks, then starts to turn an off-yellow color when the hormones fade and it's time for your period. This EluRyng will only stay clear for about a week and lose its hormones QUICKER, which is WHY I think we are having all this breakthrough bleeding or off-time periods! This is not okay!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2020

For Birth Control "I was on Nuvaring for 8+ years and never had a problem, then was forced to switch to the generic because of my insurance. Within the first couple of days of having it in, I started having intense back pain and was so nauseous I could barely go for a walk outside. I finally took it out and got better, but now I'm off birth control and having problems with my moods and cramping. Really sucks that the FDA approved this generic that clearly is dangerous, and now I can't afford something that was working great for me."

• Dai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2020

For Birth Control "My insurance provider now covers this versus the NuvaRing that I have used for 11 years. NEVER a problem with the original, but this generic is worse than a menstrual cycle. I have had cramping, bloating, painful breasts, discharge, headaches, migraine, body aches, and nausea since I started this. So disappointing, it has caused issues I didn’t even have with a cycle. I am 46 and now trying to figure out how I can budget $75 a month for the brand. This is awful."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2020

"I'm so glad I found this thread. I thought I was imagining things. I was on the NuvaRing for about a year and loved it and had no side effects whatsoever and was so happy to be able to skip my periods. Then I randomly got handed this different brand at the pharmacy but didn't think much of it. I've had many issues with cramping and painful and swollen breasts, also random spotting, which I'd never had before. I've been diagnosed with anxiety, but I had been managing it pretty well until I started this new brand, and now it's spun out of control again. I'm not sure what to do since my insurance now won't cover NuvaRing anymore, but I cannot stand this brand."

• Cho...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 21, 2020

For Birth Control "I had great experiences with the Nuvaring, and then all of a sudden, my insurance company stopped giving it and gave me the EluRyng instead. Since I have been on this, I thought I was going crazy that I have spotted even before the three weeks are up, causing major issues with my interactions with my husband, headaches, breast sensitivity and swelling, leg cramps, abdominal cramps, fatigue. It's been crazy, and I thought it was just me. I wish my insurance would take Nuvaring again."

• Cho...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 21, 2020

For Birth Control "I had great experiences with the Nuvaring, and then all of a sudden, my insurance company stopped giving it and gave me the EluRyng instead. Since I have been on this, I thought I was going crazy that I have spotted even before the three weeks are up, causing major issues with my interactions with my husband, headaches, breast sensitivity and swelling, leg cramps, abdominal cramps, fatigue. It's been crazy, and I thought it was just me. I wish my insurance would take Nuvaring again."

• Col...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 5, 2020

For Birth Control "Terrible. I was on Nuvaring for about ten years on and off, and it was perfect: light periods, barely there, and zero side effects. Because of my insurance, I was switched to EluRyng, and it went downhill from there: heavy periods, never consistent, super irregular, always spotting. Haven’t stopped bleeding in over a month. I've been on it for about four months now. I’ve been nauseous, with cramps and lots of headaches! Not impressed and figuring out ways to afford Nuvaring again!"

• mkr...
• August 6, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been on the generic form of NuvaRing now for 8 months, and I have hated every month of it. The week before my period, I am a RAGING hormonal mess (and it’s not due to the current pandemic). I felt this way when I tried out Yaz many years ago. I would become very easily upset/angry with friends and family. I was switched to the NuvaRing after ruptured ovarian cysts along with the behavioral changes, and I’ve had NO issues in 16 years. Then, lo and behold, on this generic NuvaRing, I developed ruptured ovarian cysts in the last 8 months; I have had very bad PMS, breast tenderness, and cramping. I went to my ob/gyn, and we are going to do whatever it takes to get NuvaRing via insurance. I cannot take this generic for another month."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 7, 2020

"I was on NuvaRing for years to regulate hormones and skip periods due to iron deficiency anemia. I’ve received iron infusions for years, but was able to regulate blood loss and space out my infusions for longer periods of time than normal while on NuvaRing. A few months ago, I was switched to EluRyng because insurance would no longer cover the brand unless deemed medically necessary. Since the switch to generic, I’ve had constant bleeding and spotting, cramps that feel like contractions, I’ve passed blood clots the size of an orange mid-cycle, had severe mood swings, heart palpitations to the point I had a heart monitor for a week, which showed PVCs, over 100 per day, fatigue to the point of tears, and constant hopelessness. I fight with my husband for no reason, and I’m so on edge my children don’t want to be around me. I don’t blame them. I don’t want to be around me either. This is the worst thing I have ever been on. Don’t do it!!"

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 22, 2022

For Birth Control "I was in tears last week reading all of these comments. I used Nuvaring for 7 years with no issues. In July 2020, I was switched to EluRyng. Never had issues with my period while using it, so didn't connect the issues I've had for over 2 years now to the generic version being different. I shared with a friend last week that I think I'm already in perimenopause at 35 because there's no explanation for all the symptoms I have and all my tests come back normal. I've gained 25 pounds in the last couple of years, and no matter how hard I work out or cut calories, nothing works. I've had the worst extreme fatigue, migraines for days, crazy anxiety, heart palpitations, ZERO libido, leg cramps at night, insomnia, horrible mood swings, depression, dark self-harm thoughts, fogginess, and my vision has changed significantly 3 times in the last year and a half. I took my ring out 8 days ago and already have so much more energy. Getting the hubby snipped and done with this poison!!"

• Ay2...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 14, 2020

For Birth Control "Been on the NuvaRing for years with no issue. Was forced to switch because of insurance, and it has been awful ever since. I’ve experienced migraines that literally put me in bed, along with cramps that will make me pause in the middle of a step. My cycle was three to four days, with the generic, I bled for two weeks straight. I’m switching birth control because I cannot deal with the negative side effects. This drug needs to be taken off the shelves."

• Nur...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 15, 2020

For Birth Control "I used NuvaRing for 3+ years before my pharmacy switched me to the EluRyng for some reason. I assumed it would be the same, but I was so wrong. Enter low libido, painful sex, increased anxiety, among other things (none of them pleasant). NuvaRing got rid of my period cramps before BC, but they are present with EluRyng. I was considering switching to the patch or injection until discovering my experience mimicked many others'. I will be switching back to the NuvaRing as soon as possible. If you are considering switching, please know they are NOT the same drug and the NuvaRing is far superior. I wish I had known earlier. I spent around 9 months on EluRyng. I didn't get pregnant, so I guess it accomplished its main job, but if I knew these side effects would happen, I would have never used this med. So disappointed."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2020

For Birth Control "I was not informed by my insurance about the switch from brand NuvaRing to generic EluRyng. The switch happened in July 2020, and I didn’t think anything of it at first. It’s now the end of November, and I am never touching this trash again. EluRyng NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. In July, leading into August, I began to have rolling vertigo migraines. I didn’t think anything of it at first as I’ve been prone to migraines in the past, and as a teacher, I’m in front of a screen all day, so I wrote it off as a new work from home (WFH) issue. I should have listened to my body. In the months to follow, I began to have painful periods, mood swings, and breast tenderness. End of October and leading into November, I had the heaviest period of my life that is just now coming to an end. I began to think about the factors affecting this change, and everything pointed to one factor: EluRyng. This “medication” is absolute worst. I’m working with my insurance and doctor to get put back on the brand name."

• Ama...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve been using NuvaRing for years, then was forced to switch to this generic version the past couple of months. Let me tell you, avoid it at all costs. I’ve had mood swings x100, spotting the whole time, horrible cramps and headaches. I’ve never had such mixed, dramatic moods in my life. I’ll be blessed if I don’t ruin any relationships I have with anyone. I’m thankful for reviews that are very similar, I feel less crazy, but this generic version is BAD. To top it off, my birthday is next week, no big deal *EYE ROLL*"

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2020

For Birth Control "I have used a lot of different birth controls in my 23 years of life, and I was on NuvaRing on and off the longest, and I loved it. I had no problems except my libido was a bit less, but I had extremely bad periods before it and would be out of school or work that whole week. Other birth controls make me feel like I have morning sickness, but this EluRyng has been the worst. I had it in for less than 24 hours, and I have never felt so sick in my life. It woke me up, I felt like I was either going to poop myself or vomit all over the bathroom. As soon as I took it out, I started feeling better. Never using that again."

• Jas...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 25, 2024

For Birth Control "I am having a great experience with EluRyng! I use it continuously for 28 days to get rid of my period, and within 3 months, my period was gone. No weight gain or mood swings. My acne cleared up as well. I used the Kylenna IUD before the EluRyng and had horrible side effects. My periods were irregular, horrible mood swings, and I had bad cramps. Since I switched, I have felt 100x better. It's easy to use and convenient to change every 28 days. It also comes in a pack of three, so I only have to go to the pharmacy every 3 months."

• JB1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 2, 2023

For Birth Control "Last year, I picked up my birth control, and the packaging looked different. When I looked more closely and saw this was a generic, I was shocked. My doctor had not prescribed it, nor had my insurance company alerted me to any change, but wanting to stay on my schedule, I tried it. This was an absolute mistake. Within days, I was having terrible burning and discharge. As most women do, I decided to power through. This wasn't a good idea because things only got worse. Then came the cramps, back pain, spotting, insane mood swings, and unbelievable weight gain. I gained about 10 lbs in about 6 weeks. That is not normal! Not to mention that all of the symptoms only got worse with time. I was suffering. I went to my gyno and found out that this was an allergic reaction. In addition, my psychiatrist and endocrinologist have all had problems with their patients and EluRyng. I've had to fight my insurance company to get Nuvaring covered."

• cro...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 9, 2022

For Birth Control "NuvaRing honestly changed my life for the better. I was switched to the EluRyng by my insurance and told by the pharmacy it was the exact same. Nearly two years of suffering, and I've come to realize EluRyng is the culprit. It has caused me horrible fatigue, constant discharge/yeast infections, heavier, more painful periods, worsened ADHD symptoms and reduced the effectiveness of my ADHD medication, increased frequency of debilitating cluster headaches/ocular migraines, worsened abdominal pain and bloating, leg cramps and muscle pains, irregular spotting, and insane sugar cravings. I use it continuously to skip periods, as I did with NuvaRing before, and the first week of EluRyng is somewhat comparable to NuvaRing, but the second and third bring on all the symptoms worse and worse each day, and the last few days before the new one are debilitating - I basically feel like I have the flu and can't work or do anything. It should be illegal to tell people this drug is the same as NuvaRing."

• cro...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 9, 2022

For Birth Control "NuvaRing honestly changed my life for the better. I was switched to the EluRyng by my insurance and told by the pharmacy it was the exact same. Nearly two years of suffering, and I've come to realize EluRyng is the culprit. It has caused me horrible fatigue, constant discharge/yeast infections, heavier, more painful periods, worsened ADHD symptoms and reduced the effectiveness of my ADHD medication, increased frequency of debilitating cluster headaches/ocular migraines, worsened abdominal pain and bloating, leg cramps and muscle pains, irregular spotting, and insane sugar cravings. I use it continuously to skip periods, as I did with NuvaRing before, and the first week of EluRyng is somewhat comparable to NuvaRing, but the second and third bring on all the symptoms worse and worse each day, and the last few days before the new one are debilitating - I basically feel like I have the flu and can't work or do anything. It should be illegal to tell people this drug is the same as NuvaRing."

• Sal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2021

For Birth Control "I began cramping as soon as I inserted it until the day of my cycle that I was supposed to remove it. I became angry and depressed and anxious and even suicidal. I stopped torturing myself after one month and didn't use EluRyng again. All of these symptoms were relieved after the ring was gone. This medication is a disaster. I weep for my fellow sisters."

• Yoa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 28, 2021

For Birth Control "As most everyone else, I had been on NuvaRing for 5 years with absolutely no issues, switched to the EluRyng due to insurance no longer covering the brand name. When I first started, I immediately got really bad cramps! I started to get kind of moody and was experiencing severe anxiety, my neck and back hurt significantly. In December, I was having anxiety attacks, migraines, felt shaky, vertigo, and sleeping all day. I saw my doctor in December, forgot about the med change, and said depression and anxiety could be because of the pandemic. I started having panic attacks, and anxiety and depression continued. I couldn't wear my eyeglasses and had bad tension headaches. At the end of March, I looked up medication and read reviews of others, immediately contacted my gyno. I’ve only been back on the NuvaRing one cycle, but overall I feel better, still adjusting. I wonder how long before they pull it off the market because no one should have to go through these side effects."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 8, 2021

For Birth Control "It started out okay, but on the second ring, I was bleeding every day for a month and had the worst cramps. I decided to take it out once I felt a pinch in one of my ovaries - the pain was so bad I was hyperventilating. Once I did take the ring out, the pain started to subside almost immediately. Listen to the reviews of other women and don’t take this birth control."

• Bre...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 20, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been on this for 9 months. I had terrible anxiety. I thought it was me. I have horrible cramping ever since I started this. I have pain in my thighs, hips, and abdominal cavity. My breasts are sensitive. I am having spotting. I tried to take it as my doctor prescribed and had two months of bleeding, it was horrible. I went to the gynecologist behind it after going to the ER first. I have had more migraines than usual. My first time on the birth control, my face broke out in acne. I battle with my mental health, and this messed with me badly. This birth control sucks, and it causes me pain in my vagina, ovaries, and uterus. I miss my NuvaRing."

• Anonymous
• December 22, 2022

For Birth Control "I was on EluRyng for 7 months, and I bled 14 to 20 days out of the month. It was absolutely miserable, as I constantly had to use a tampon or pad since it was enough blood to leak through pants but not like a full-blown period. It was usually accompanied by intense itching before the bleeding would start and cramping (usually not too intense but annoying). I was exhausted all the time for basically bleeding 2/3 of the month for 7 months, and found myself having frequent mood swings, including depression and anxiety the first few weeks. I will say that it was convenient to use, as it just remains in the vagina, and my skin and weight didn’t change. I didn’t get pregnant or have any scares, but take that with a grain of salt, as it’s hard to get pregnant when you’re bleeding nonstop. Not the birth control for me."

• Fin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 28, 2022

For Birth Control "I only had recently started the NuvaRing in late 2019 just before the switch to the generic when it was offered on the market. I found out about the change and took the generic anyway due to what insurance covers and state regulations (if I need a prescription DAW, I need it written as brand DAW per state law). That was back in 2020 when I switched to the generic. I have been on the same generic ever since (this one EluRyng). Just recently, about 2 months ago, I started having severe side effects from my ring. I started cramping, getting back pain, horrible vaginal irritation, and a burning sensation in and outside. My doctor prescribed me some creams, and I thought that it had fixed it. Now, 2 months later, I am having the same problem and am in so much pain all over again. I can’t wait to finish up this month and take it out to see what happens. I am not sure why out of the blue I am feeling this way because I have done everything the same since I started using the ring. Why now?"