EluRyng and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2021

For Birth Control "I was previously on NuvaRing with no issues. I was switched to EluRyng and used it for 1.5 months. Those 1.5 months were absolutely horrible. Within days of switching to EluRyng, I noticed major changes to my mental health. I have never felt so emotionally unstable in my life. I was experiencing constant and intense mood swings, increased anxiety, and depression. Emotional regulation became incredibly difficult. I also noticed my ADHD symptoms were exacerbated too, despite staying on the same dosage of medication (Vyvanse). Some other side effects I had were headaches, nausea, random hot flashes, and cramps. This birth control is awful. The good news is you can go back to being on NuvaRing! Tell your doctor your symptoms and request that they file with insurance to be prescribed NuvaRing again. I have Medicaid, and it took my doctor advocating for me and sharing my symptoms, but I am back on NuvaRing, and it is covered by my insurance again!"

• Lan...
• April 15, 2021

For Birth Control "I have been using it for about 9 months. Everything was okay except for a monthly week of intense cramps. However, about three months ago, I started breaking down, crying all day, having invasive thoughts. I almost ended my marriage. I took the ring out for almost three weeks, and I was back to normal. I put it back in, and a month later, I found myself ready to commit suicide, unable to get out of bed, no motivation to eat, very irritable."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2022

For Birth Control "I was on the NuvaRing for years. It was the only medication that worked to regulate my cycle and stop the heavy bleeding, spotting, and extreme cramps I experienced with my period. As soon as this generic version came out, my insurance stopped covering the NuvaRing, and I was given this. I tried it and felt terrible: nausea, a horrible headache behind my eyes, bloating, cramps, cystic acne, extreme fatigue, and spotting. Unlike others, I’ve lost weight but can’t afford that, as I’m at the bottom of my acceptable weight range. I don’t understand how this medication can even be compared to the name brand when it works this poorly."

• Ail...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 7, 2022

For Birth Control "I’ve used NuvaRing in the past and had 0 issues with it. I recently decided to go back to it because the BC pill I was on was causing extreme fatigue. When I picked up my prescription from the pharmacy, I noticed I was given a generic version of NuvaRing. I’ve been through my fair share of different birth controls and have had bad experiences, so I was worried about trying something else once again. EluRyng by far has taken the #1 spot for worst birth control I have ever used. The first month was phenomenal. I had so much more energy, reduced headaches, and the easiest withdrawal week. The day after inserting the new birth control, I started having cramps nonstop, and at one point could barely walk because of how severe the pain was. I’ve had nausea and headaches every single day, which has been interfering with my job and daily life. My depression and anxiety are through the roof. I had to remove it because I couldn’t take the side effects anymore."