Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel and Acne: What Users Say (Page 4)

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

For Birth Control "I was on NuvaRing for 15 years with zero problems, got switched to the generic a few months ago and hate it! I had no period this last month and completely freaked out and took 3 pregnancy tests (all negative). I have cramping after inserting a new ring and have ridiculous hormonal acne like when I completely went off BC when TTC my last child. This worries me that the medicine strength isn’t enough. I will say, my mood swings have been less than on NuvaRing, but that’s not worth the worry of getting pregnant. I don’t care if I have to pay out of pocket, I’ll be switching back to the real deal."

• Kat...
• January 21, 2013

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I used NuvaRing for 4 months. Loved that I didn't have to think about the pill, but I started to get very bad cystic acne on my face, then head and bikini line. If you start to get severe acne by the third month on the ring, visit your doctor to switch birth control methods."

• Kat...
• January 21, 2013

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I used NuvaRing for 4 months. Loved that I didn't have to think about the pill, but I started to get very bad cystic acne on my face, then head and bikini line. If you start to get severe acne by the third month on the ring, visit your doctor to switch birth control methods."

• Anonymous
• June 14, 2009

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I've been on NuvaRing for 4 months, and so far, it's been decent. I've been on roughly 8 different types of pill form contraceptives and had a variety of side effects from most of them, so my doctor finally suggested NuvaRing. I did have some side effects (mild bloating, headaches, irregular period, acne), however, most have subsided or become tolerable. Most of the side effects I've experienced are typical for me, especially for the first few months after switching to a new brand. Overall, it's great and convenient, stays in place and makes life easier."

• Vic...
• October 22, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I love it! I have been on it for 4 months now without any complications (yet)! I have even skipped my period for one month without any spots or irregular blood saying hi. I don't feel it during sex, and my partner hasn't felt it either. I used to be on the Pill before, and the transition was quite easy. The only thing that annoyed me was that I got quite a few pimples the first month, but it got under control using good products and trying not to eat too much dairy. My skin is back to normal now. It feels so good not to think about remembering the pill every day! It's just every 3 weeks! I have an app on my phone to remind me when to take it out."

• Anonymous
• October 28, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "This is my second week with my first NuvaRing. So far, I don't like it, my face has broken out. I have the worst stomach pain and migraines! Yesterday, I thought I was dying, my whole body was shaking because it hurt so bad! Overall, the NR makes me feel like I'm dying from the inside."

• cat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2013

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "At first, I really liked NuvaRing. It's super easy to use, and it's nice to be able to forget about it for 3 weeks. I could feel it every now and then, but it wasn't uncomfortable, just there. After one month, I ended up with the worst acne on my back and chest that I have ever had in my life. The acne was so bad, I almost thought it was a reaction. I took NuvaRing out, and within a week, my skin was clear again. I didn't have any other side effects besides the acne, but acne isn't something I can deal with. I'm switching back to pills."

• Lau...
• September 5, 2019

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I started this at the end of my postpartum bleeding after having a baby. I was told it wouldn’t make me gain weight, it would help keep me acne-free, and as someone with a history of depression and anxiety, I assumed (since I was asked) that it wouldn’t interfere with my mental health. However, I haven’t even been on this birth control for three weeks yet, and I already started my period. What’s normally four days of light bleeding has been a week of heavy bleeding. I’m bloated, I’ve gained weight, my face has broken out horribly, and I fly into a rage over the littlest things. To be clear, I do not have postpartum depression. I am able to be happy and enjoy being a new mother again (I have two other children). Not to mention, it’s hard to even be confident that you have it in correctly. I’m assuming it is, as the instructions are simple: shove it up there as far as you can. It falls out during sex, it’s extremely painful with a tampon. I wouldn’t recommend it."

• Nan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2019

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I've just gone off it, and holy moly, I’ve never been so itchy down there before. During the month I had it in, there were no problems aside from a little acne and a little bloating. My partner did feel it but just ignored it. It did mess with my sex drive a little."

• Anonymous
• April 19, 2012

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I've been on the ring since February. At first, the side effects were acceptable-my chest broke out like crazy, it looked like I had a severe rash, but that was nothing since my ridiculous cramps went away. Month 2, it got worse. On top of the horrendous rash-like acne, I also cried a lot. Then again, my period was so incredibly light and pain-free. Month 3, I had the ring in for about a week and a half and took it out this morning. I've cried every day, flown off the handle at the littlest things... I'm angry and aggressive. I actually want to fight people, and I'm so not like that! I took the ring out this morning, and I'm not doing this again."

• Pun...
• July 9, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I have been using NuvaRing for about 6 months now. In the beginning, everything was great. I loved that you could always know which day you were going to start your period. Was easy to use. But over time, I noticed my face start to break out a little more, had weight gain, and my vagina was always dry, which led to problems within our sex life. My sexual drive also decreased. As soon as I showed my husband all the side effects, he agreed that I have been experiencing all the side effects listed, and he said I was getting off of it ASAP."

• dre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I transitioned to NuvaRing from Sprintec two months ago due to lifestyle changes that made it impossible to take a pill at the same time every day. Pros: don't need to remember a daily pill... and that's about it. I've been bleeding for a month straight, my face has broken out, my appetite seems to have gone through the roof, labile moods, and the ring seems to always want to work its way out of place... Have to constantly push it back up. My first month's ring actually must have fallen out because it was just gone when I checked it one day. Not cool. Plus, my insurance only covers part of it, so I end up paying about $50 a month for it. I've had enough, I'm getting Mirena placed in a few days."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 14, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I've been using NuvaRing for a month now (started on April 14th), and I'm in love. Things may change in the coming months, but I don't foresee them being bad changes. I feel more complete, confident, and it's SUCH a relief to know when I'm going to get my period as opposed to playing a guessing game every month. I am not having sex, so I am not using it for birth control at the moment, but I'm trusting it will do its job when the time comes. Because my experience has been almost entirely positive, the only con I can think of is a few of my friends who have been on it tell me how awful their acne was. Negative side effects took place within the first month and continued until they got off of it (3 or so months in). I'm in love with it!"

• Das...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 19, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "After consistently being on NuvaRing for over a year, I left it out for a month, so I had no birth control, and within that month my acne cleared up, so I assume that the birth control is causing me to break out more than I should. Other than this, I think this is the best birth control in the world because it has never once fallen out or been noticeable to me, and I don't have the hassle of taking a pill at the same time every day. I've always been sensitive to birth controls, getting sick if I missed it, but I've never had a bad experience with the ring. It also increased my cup size, so that's a plus!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2018

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "This was a big mistake. I went in for a consultation about an IUD and got talked out of it and was told I should try this first since I can do it myself. I thought it was perfect. BOY, WAS I WRONG. The ring put me into a worse depression than ever before. My hormones were all out of balance, I got acne, it constantly fell out and was uncomfortable, had heavy periods, gave me yeast infections, etc. I stuck it out for 3 months and finally took it out and went for an IUD. Getting off this birth control was one of the best decisions. Be very careful when using this drug..."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 21, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I am a 21-year-old female, and I used NuvaRing for 2 months, but it was affecting my moods (making me really depressed and unmotivated), and I couldn't take it anymore. I tried it again a few months later, hoping it would be different, but I spotted for the whole month, I got acne, and my moods took a dip again. I had it for a month but have since switched to Skyla."

• Cas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 20, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I gave the NuvaRing a good go for 3 months. Love not having to take a pill, and I can't feel it in me, nor can my boyfriend. But, it's given me pimples, made my boobs sore, and destroyed my sex drive. I'll be going back to Yaz."

• San...
• August 25, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I was on NuvaRing for 8 months. Starting in January, it was great, I was mostly acne-free and wasn't having too many mood swings. At about June, my acne became cystic, extremely painful, and I could barely move my face without pain. I gained 20 lbs and could not lose it with dieting and working out. I took it out two days ago because I'm positive that things will change."

• San...
• August 25, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I was on NuvaRing for 8 months. Starting in January, it was great, I was mostly acne-free and wasn't having too many mood swings. At about June, my acne became cystic, extremely painful, and I could barely move my face without pain. I gained 20 lbs and could not lose it with dieting and working out. I took it out two days ago because I'm positive that things will change."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2012

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I just wanted to add in my positive experience with NuvaRing also! I figured that the majority of women who were having a positive outcome weren't commenting. After being on this for 3 cycles, I have to say that I do enjoy the convenience. I did notice in the beginning a little bit of acne, but that was expected for the first month, according to my Dr. I didn't experience any weight gain, it was quite the opposite. I have noticed that I am losing weight, but in a healthy amount. I did experience some of the nausea the first week, but it quickly went away with time. My aunt was on the NuvaRing for over 4 years, and she had great reviews as well."

• cra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2012

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I am twenty years old and have been on birth control since I was 15. I have been on Tri-Cyclen, Yaz, Alesse, Depo-Provera, and Mirena! In five years, I was desperate to find something that worked for me. I had symptoms from weight gain, mood swings, acne, debilitating cramps, and even serious depression. Trying NuvaRing was my last hope. I LOVE IT! It has not given me any mood swings, it has BOOSTED my sex drive! My periods are ridiculously light, 2 days long, and I have no cramps or PMS. Amazing. I know every girl's body is different, but I totally recommend NuvaRing!"

• sma...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 11, 2020

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I started the ring for BC purposes and used it for about a year and a half. I decided to stop using it because I no longer had the risk of getting pregnant (for personal reasons). Within three or four weeks of stopping it, I started getting texture on my skin and then cystic acne. I’ve been off it for four months, and the breakouts literally will not stop. I don’t eat dairy, and I already limit my oil and sugar intake. I drink water and exercise semi-regularly, so I’m just waiting out the breakouts. On the other hand, using the NuvaRing was excellent! My period lightened up and shortened to five days instead of seven, and it didn’t cause me cramping. I just had hormonal pimples around the time I would menstruate, but I had that before I started using it too, so that was normal for me. If anything, while I used the NuvaRing, my skin was clearer than usual. I’m considering going back on it just to stop the current breakout."

• Anonymous
• April 6, 2010

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I'm 20 years old, BMI is 16, healthy. Not on any medication or have any medical needs. NuvaRing is the only form of birth control I've used. My experience with NuvaRing: started using it May 2009. I've never forgotten to take it out or put it in. You can't feel it inside you. My partner didn't mind it. It's easy. I haven't experienced any of the common or serious side effects. I haven't had any weight gain, irregular bleeding or spotting, nausea, headaches, etc. I still have acne, but hasn't worsened since starting the ring. One month I decided to skip my period and was a little more emotional than usual. Sometimes the ring does start to slip out (it's never completely slipped out), which then is uncomfortable. I didn't used to have cramps, but now I get minor cramps. My period is lighter, regular (my period was very irregular before NuvaRing), and even a day or two shorter. I would recommend NuvaRing to anyone interested in birth control, no matter who you are. Plus, it doesn't hurt to at least try it."

• cry...
• June 29, 2011

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I started using this birth control about 7 months ago. Since I've been on it, I have noticed my zero sex drive and constant breakouts. I have had abdominal cramping and crazy mood swings, depression. I'm always tired but can never sleep. I realized it was all just side effects listed on the NuvaRing website. Thank goodness my husband is patient with me. Wouldn't recommend it. I've stopped using it and am feeling and looking much better."

• Por...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I've used NuvaRing for over two months now, and when I first started using it, I had stomach pains (like cramps) for two days, but since then, nothing. I can't feel the ring, neither can my partner, and it has never fallen out. Slightly drier than usual, but not disturbingly. Other than that, I'm completely normal; no acne, no mood change, no weight gain, nothing. I love it."