Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

• Nuvar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 7, 2020

EluRyng (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "Thank you for validating something is different with the generic for Nuvaring. I was on the brand Nuvaring for over 10 years up until February 2020. I was surprised when I received my mail order delivery that the packing looked different-generic ring. I never had any issues with the Nuvaring until I started the generic. I had intermittent spotting for the first month, felt bloated, and didn’t start my cycle on time. I tried again the second month, same thing. The third month I decided I would experiment and go off of the generic. The spotting stopped, it took 6+ weeks for my cycle to resume. This is the second month off, no spotting so far. I’m am going back to my Obgyn to ask for a new prescription for the brand Nuvaring. I know it works for me. I would rather have a copay than mess with my hormones again."

• A O
• November 12, 2019

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "I was recommended the NuvaRing from a friend, and I have been on it since the beginning of August (so 4 months). At first it felt fine, no noticeable side effects. My skin looked really good, which was a huge plus for me. But then I started noticing a general malaise. A deep sadness and anxiety that would wake me up every single morning around 4/5 am, and a sadness that would linger throughout the day. I attributed this again to stress (job change, applying to grad school, long distance relationship). But I felt really different. I started to feel like my personality was shifting, like all my happiness and joy completely disappeared and I was becoming a shell of a former self). I've been extremely stressed and depressed before, but this is a whole new level of feeling anxious. Crying at the smallest things, feeling so sensitive to anything. Of course it could just be stress, but how can you differentiate between what is real and what is hormonal? You start to go crazy!"

• Women...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 22, 2020

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "I used to be on multiple different pills, all of which gave me the WORST anxiety and mood swings I have ever seen. I literally used to be scared of aliens in my closet?! So crazy. However, my doctor switched me to nuvaring and oh my goodness it has been a blessing. I do not have any side effects at all! It works so well with my body, especially since it’s a consistent low hormone dose I don’t get the hormonal mood swings and ups and downs like I did with a daily pill. I love this birth control and am so glad I switched 6 months ago. Each method works different for each person, you have to find the one for you. Just be patient, it will happen like it did for me. I love you, nuvaring!"

• Katie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 6, 2020

EluRyng (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "I was on this for 3 months (I ususally have nuvaring and they didn’t tell me they changed it) but I've had the worst 3 months of my life. I’ve gained weight, gotten stretch marks everywhere even tho my weight gain wasn’t significant, I’ve had horrible headaches, missed my period all 3 months. I’ve been so anxious and moody, tired all the time. The other night I started having horrible heart palpations and I ended up having a panic attack and throwing up. I felt like my heart was going to explode. I thought I was insane, so I googled the birth control because there was no other cause and I read all these and I took my ring out a week early. I’m already starting to feel more normal. This shouldn’t be legal. I went and bought the nuva ring out of pocket the other day for $177. I’m lucky I can afford it, it’s ridiculous that Insurance will put women through this to save a couple bucks"

• Aub
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 18, 2020

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "I mean, I didn’t get pregnant so that’s cool and all but I gained thirty pounds, was suddenly covered in stretch marks, couldn’t bear the idea of sex anymore and when I did try to have sex it was immensely painful. Mood swings like crazy; crying one second laughing the next. Really bad fatigue and paranoia. Migraines 2-3x a week, body pains, horrible cramps, and it put me on my period for over 6 months! I mean, but I didn’t get pregnant."

• Nylzor
• September 23, 2014

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "I have never had a great experience with birth control in the 10 or so years I've been using it. I seem especially sensitive to hormones, though some affect me more severely than others. I love the ease of Nuvaring. I often forgot to take my pills and this completely solved that problem. I am on my third month of using Nuvaring, and here are the side effects that are causing me to consider not using it anymore: moodiness, agitation, strong food cravings, really painful gas, abdominal pain, irritation during sex, fatigue. It feels like month long PMS. I snap at people, eat Cheetos and fries several times a day (before Nuvaring I never ate chips or fast food), and have constant pain and pressure from gas. I can't take it anymore!"

• ADDETAR
• October 6, 2008

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "I have used several pill form birth controls and the NuvaRing is my first non-pill method. I really like the fact that it is hassle free.I always had a hard time remembering to take the pill. Also, unlike the patch, it is not visible. I am the type who likes to have a period each month as an additional reassurance that I am not pregnant, so it is a better option for me than the shot or other period-free method. The side effects that I have experienced were mostly common- some water weight gain, shorter and lighter menstrual cycles, some cramping during my cycle. Some new side effects that I do not enjoy is a regualr (heavy) vaginal disharge which is stated as common for the ring. Also, I have random abdomen cramping."

• Kdonald
• April 3, 2014

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "After reading 107 reviews on the ring and about 100 of them being bad experiences I was very nervous to try the ring. I decide to still try since I was horrible at remembering the pill, and I have to say I am so happy I gave it a chance. I absolutely love the ring. I cannot feel it at all, I have lost weight from it, I have more energy, no more moodiness, and just all around a happier person. The only side effect that I had and that only happen the first day was my face broke out a little. I have always had clear skin, but my first day trying it my chin broke out but after a couple days it cleared up and I have not had a problem since. I would recommend everyone to try it."

• Sophi...
• November 14, 2014

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "This was an effective form of birth control because it completely killed my desire to have sex. When I did, it was sometimes painful because I could not get sufficiently lubricated or aroused. It also fell out during sex but not very often. Otherwise, I experienced no weight gain or hormonal issues."

• Anonymous
• July 22, 2009

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "I have been on Nuvaring for 8 months now and overall I've had a good experience. I used to be on the pill and would always have a period every 2 weeks instead of 3, since I've been on Nuvaring I'm right on schedule. If the ring "slips" it's an easy fix, and it's nice to not have to worry about taking a pill every day. It has only come out twice during sex, but again, easy fix. You can take if out before sex if you want if it makes you uncomfortable thinking your partner can feel it. My only complaint with the Nuva ring is that it has lowered my lubrication during sex."

• A B C
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2020

EluRyng (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "My month on Eluryng has been one of the worst of my life. Week 1: nausea/vomiting, fatigue, burning/irritation, and yeast infection. Week 2: severe anxiety and mood swings -- sobbing out of nowhere, massive unprompted panic attacks, and starting crazy fights w/ my partner. Week 3: Severe, acute depression and constant really dark thoughts . Completely numb, crying 24/7, couldn't decide if life was worth living. Week 4: All of my other symptoms disappeared OVERNIGHT as soon as the withdrawal/off week started. I started feeling back to normal within a day or two, so now I'm absolutely sure that my wild emotional symptoms were entirely caused by the ring. I would NOT recommend the generic to anyone. My mental health deteriorated shockingly fast and I've never feared for my safety the way I did during the third week. Given other people's similar experiences, I'm counting down the days until Eluryng is recalled so no one else has to go through this."

• shel
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 1, 2014

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "Pros: ease of use, decreased acne, reduced headaches which was wonderful. Cons: 15 lbs weight gain in 6 months, unprecedented! Reduced sex drive and slight depression. Discharge and yeast infection for first 2 months, terrible breakthrough bleeding."

• Jammi...
• November 2, 2016

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "My wife recently spent a week in the hospital including 3 days in neurological ICU because of a blood clot in her brain. She had 17 mini strokes and almost died. Oh, and she's only 25. She doesn't smoke, didn't hit her head, and no family history of blood clots. The neurosurgeon said it was because of the nuvaring. So please, don't even try it. I don't want anyone to have to go through that"

• Krr
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2020

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "Love Nuvaring!! Had some side effects such as spotting, cramps, chills the first month, but it all went away on the second ring and I love not having to think about it. Also, no pms, no mood swings and no worries "

• arhlpn
• February 17, 2015

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "I had commented before and I also wanted to say that I haven't experienced any mood swings and I STILL WANT TO HAVE SEX! The pill made me hate sex but my drive hasn't suffered a bit with the Nuvaring. I love it and HIGHLY recommend it."

• CeeKayy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2020

EluRyng (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "Wow I thought I was crazy! Good to know that I'm not the only one who started having issues with the ring after being switched to the generic. I had been on Nuvaring for 5 years and never had any issues. My insurance recently switched me to the generic and I've been having crazy bloating, fatigue and headaches. Not at all happy with the new generic brand"

• Futur...
• December 8, 2009

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "I've been on the NuvaRing since 2005 and I love it. No pregnancies, my period shortened from about 7 days to 4 days. I also used to have bad cramps but this helped a lot. I've tried Ortho Tri-cyclen (hated it, gained a lot of weight that took many years to take off), Tri-Norinyl (liked this but still had to take a pill everyday), Paraguard IUD (hurt for the 1st week then was fine, expelled it after 3 months though). My sex drive did not decrease on NuvaRing. My only complaint is my skin is a little worse and every once in a while I have to take it out during sex. Thumbs up from my boyfriend and myself."

• Kimmi
• October 10, 2014

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "Maybe a day or two after inserting the Nuvaring I began having sore breasts. They were so sore a bra hurt them and touching them was out of the question. I also experienced nausea and/or vomiting everyday. I wanted Nuvaring for the convenience but it's not worth the side effects I experienced."

• Grace
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 6, 2020

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "I had a HORRIBLE experience with nuvaring. I’ll admit it was nice not having to worry about taking a pill every day, but I experienced awful side effects. It caused me to become extremely depressed and anxious and lowered my libido. My doctor told me I wouldn’t be able to feel it during intercourse, but I could and it was so uncomfortable - sometimes even painful. If needed you can take it out for up to 3 hours but it’s inconvenient to have to do that. I also had severe period cramps while using this. I personally do not recommend nuvaring."

• Rox
• April 29, 2015

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "When started using it, I thought it was the best contraceptive ever until it almost cost me my life. Since February 2015, I experienced shortness of breath, dry cough, headaches, pain and numbness in my legs and a sharp pain in my chest when I inhale. Doctors diagnosed me with asthma because I had it as a child. In the start of April 2015, I was rushed to the emergency room because the everything just got worse. I also had a high fever. After several test, the doctors made the discovery of life threatening blood clots within my lungs and around my heart (pulmonary embolism). I immediately removed the NuvaRing as this had lead to my condition. This has happened to many women and also lead to the death of some."

• Anonymous
• February 7, 2009

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "It's been one week and I feel EXTREMELY tired and depressed. I really want this to work so I'll give it a little more time. It's easy to put in and I don't feel it at all. But I'm sleeping like 12 hours a day, and feel like I'm swimming through mud. Also, I've been having random cramps, or sharp pains in my abdomen. "

• upset...
• January 23, 2010

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "Nuvaring is effective in pregnancy prevention. However, the side effects were bad. The first month was fine with only one bad side effect (diarrhea) and I wasn't too sure if it was even from my birth control that month. It was never listed as a side effect. When I got my period it was light and lasted only about 2 1/2days. 2-3 months side effects started to kick in, more abdominal cramps, normal discharge, extreme bloating very often, nausea, and headaches. Along with these I became extremely irritant/very grumpy, major loss in appetite, and when I did eat the diarrhea would hit (severely). Eventually I had horrible back pain, and became very depressed and negatively impacted on my life."

• Lia
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2020

EluRyng (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "HORRIBLE! No issues with Nuvaring for years, switched to this because insurance said so. First month wasn't awful.... but second month... non stop bleeding. Horrid, heavy period like I've never experienced. Two weeks later STILL bleeding I took the ring out. I will never use this again. It is doing something bad to my body. BE CAREFUL!"

• Line
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 2, 2020

"The switch to this generic version has been a nightmare. I’m moody, lay in bed with the worst cramps, break out worse now than when I was a teenager (I’m 43). It’s terrible that insurance can dictate this because it’s been absolutely miserable in addition to this COVID quarantine. I got changed to generic in March and that’s when all the issues began. I’ve been on the Nuvaring over 10 years and I can honestly say this has been a terrible transition and I’m so disappointed that insurance companies can dictate a medication without notice."

• leppard
• August 10, 2013

NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel) "I have been on Nuvaring for the better part of 3 years. At first it was great, of course, with the appeal of not having to remember to take a pill everyday. From the get-go, I noticed some pretty mild side effects, mainly hypersensitivity during the week of and leading up to my period. I would fall into hysterics a lot, and alienate myself from people and not know why. Today I've reached the apex of my tolerance with this birth control. I feel sad and anxious the majority of the time. I can't sleep, I can't relax, all I want to do is cry. I'm normally a really fun, and outgoing person."