Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 3)

• sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "Very easy to insert! Felt like it kind of popped into place. Put it in on the first, heaviest day of my period, and it completely stopped it. Days 2-5 were crampy, nauseated, fevery, achy, irritable, and generally not fun. Since then, it's been wonderful. No lingering side effects (except ridiculous discharge, it really is bad). It hasn't fallen out, even during sex or bowel movements. Boyfriend can't feel it during sex. Still not pregnant, but we use condoms as well, so I can't speak to its efficacy on its own. Skin is clearing up, mood is better, sex drive is as insatiable as ever. Appetite has increased. Love the convenience compared to the pill and low commitment compared to an IUD. Would recommend."

• Lit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "NuvaRing made me absolutely crazy. I could deal with spotting that lasted for almost two months and also got used to the breast tenderness, but the nausea was so extreme that I would spend the first day of the new ring vomiting as though I had a bad case of food poisoning. I completely lost my sex drive and was unable to get physically aroused (no self-lubrication at all). On top of that, NuvaRing caused terrible mood swings, I went from being depressed to being violently angry, and it truly made me feel crazy. The only time I felt fine was during the week that I took it out. It lasted three months and I would not recommend this to anyone, this thing almost cost me my relationship. 2/10, because I didn't get pregnant, so I guess it works in that regard. But I didn't really want to have sex anyway while I was on it, too busy puking and terrorizing my partner."

• Anx...
• July 15, 2013

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I tried the NuvaRing as a sample. Within two weeks, I had very bad mood swings. I was anxious and paranoid all the time. I got very nauseous and had bad headaches. It put me out of commission for a whole day because I felt so sick. I took it out that day, and within hours, I felt like I was back to myself. Of course, there were still hormones in my system, but the nausea and the severe headaches went away almost instantly. As far as the convenience, it was awesome to not have to remember to take a pill. I didn't feel it at all. If I didn't mind feeling like a lunatic all day, I would have definitely kept using it."

• Cas...
• June 4, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I found the NuvaRing to be a hassle. Two weeks after insertion of the NuvaRing, I had to take it out! The first week, I started experiencing nausea, headaches, cramps, noticeable excessive vaginal lubrication, and desensitivity around my lady parts. These symptoms followed into week two and started getting worse. I couldn't tell if the NuvaRing was affecting my mood or not due to mental health issues I already have, I didn't know if I was just having a bad few weeks of depression (which is normal for me) or if maybe the NuvaRing was causing me to feel bad. I also found the NuvaRing hard to insert, as it felt like it was always going to come out, and I had to keep putting it back in place. I would not recommend it. Just wasn't for me."

• TGr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 21, 2017

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I started to notice a pattern that the day I would insert it, for the next 24 hours following insertion, I was incredibly nauseous, but I dealt with it. The reason I ultimately got off of it was because after 7 months of severe anxiety, mood swings, and angry outbursts with no explanation, I figured out that it could potentially be my NuvaRing. I'm a 23-year-old, active student/teacher. I lost all motivation to get through the day or go to the gym. I constantly picked fights with loved ones, and I was so hard on myself and my personal appearance. I turned into someone I wasn't. I was going to therapy 2 times a week for 4 months, trying to figure out what triggered my anxiety. I got off of NR once I put 2 and 2 together. Finally back to my normal self."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 26, 2022

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "Worst birth control EVER!! I was on the NuvaRing for years and have had no problems, I loved it! This thing is crap. I’m constantly spotting. My periods were super regular and always lasted 4 days. Now I will be on my period for weeks, then I spot randomly when I’m not. It’s sometimes painful to have sex. I have legit had such bad anxiety and depression! One night I broke down and told my husband I was suicidal!! Horrible headaches, feeling nauseous and tired all the time. I have thought multiple times I’m prego because of the side effects I was having. HORRIBLE birth control, I would rather use condoms than deal with this rubbish. Do NOT use this. It honestly should be recalled."

• Lei...
• November 5, 2019

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I have been on the NuvaRing for about 2.5 months at this point. The first month was fine, but my boyfriend and I couldn't have sex because I was in so much pain, even a slight touch to my vagina set me into shooting pain. Once I hit the 2-month mark, the pain started to subside, and we are able to have sex again, but not often because if there is too much irritation to the area, I will be in pain again. The side effects I have noticed are lack of sleep and overall exhaustion, decreased hunger, constant nausea, cramping most of the month, acne, weight gain, bloating, and mood swings. I have also noticed that my discharge has become three times more prominent and that it has a different odor from anything I have ever smelled before (gross). I have been very sad the last month, and I am keeping track of all these side effects. However, if they do not subside or stop within another 2 months, I will be going off of it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 27, 2014

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I personally liked the NuvaRing. I am very forgetful, and I had been on the pill before, so I am happy I switched to this. I was on it for about a year and just now switched to Nexplanon because of my insurance. NuvaRing worked very well for me for the most part. The first 3 months when I put the ring in after the ring-free break, I would be very nauseous because my body didn't have the hormones for a week, that was a downside. Another thing is, about 6 months into it, I felt like I had no sex drive. That lasted for about 2 months or so, but I am not sure if I can blame the ring for that. Other than that, I would recommend it!"

• Ema...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 1, 2015

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I originally got prescribed the NuvaRing because I had horrible menstrual problems, but I also now use it as actual birth control as well. It was strange to me at first because of the insertion, but now it's easier and nothing new. The only thing I'd have to say that I didn't like at first with this birth control was the nausea, dizziness, and mood swings I had within the first (about) three months. I still have mood swings sometimes, but I think it's just an age thing. I also have not gained any unwanted weight from using this contraceptive, which is a huge thing for me. Overall, I'd have to say I really like this birth control and would recommend it to anyone that can handle it."

• Jig...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 29, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been using NuvaRing for 16 years, and my pharmacy just switched me over to the generic recently. I didn't think anything of it because I'm a pharmacist, and most generics are OK, but I did question something that would be inserted in me being generic. I started getting headaches, being depressed, high anxiety, and what made me question taking it was my dizziness/nausea. After reading these reviews, I am sure it is the generic that caused all of these problems."

• Kan...
• January 8, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I had the worst reaction to EluRyng. It caused really bad nausea and headaches, but I figured it was just my hormones adjusting themselves. That was until my vagina completely swelled up, it was throbbing, I was getting shooting pains, and it was bright red. It was incredibly painful, and it began two weeks after taking it. I recently stopped, and now I feel so much better. Don't recommend whatsoever."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2012

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I only just started the NuvaRing about 1 month ago after getting my Mirena taken out. So far, I already thought I was pregnant because I had nausea and extreme salivation. Headaches, and oh my gosh, the back and stomach cramps were almost as bad as when I had labor pains with my son."

• gue...
• February 20, 2013

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "Been on NuvaRing for about a month now, so far so good. I've had my share of troubles with trying to find the perfect birth control, and it seems I've found it with NuvaRing. I switched from pills, which caused major weight gain and significant side effects after prolonged use. I haven't experienced any serious side effects besides slight nausea/dizziness from time to time with NuvaRing. Other than that, I can't complain.... 5 stars in my book."

• Ali...
• October 27, 2019

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I started NuvaRing 3/4 months ago, and at first I loved it. It’s extremely convenient since I would always forget to take my pill. The following month, I bled for 3 weeks straight, not just spotting but constant heavy bleeding. My Dr. told me to keep the ring out for a few days and put it back in. The bleeding stopped, but I noticed I had a decrease in my appetite, my boobs are always sore, and I’ve become extremely tired and emotional. I’ve lost 10 pounds in 4 months because I can’t seem to eat, and I’m consistently nauseous. I do not recommend this birth control for everybody. Some people it seems to work for, but for me personally, it’s not worth the side effects. I wanted to add two months ago, I had chest pain and numbness in my arm and hand. I went to the ER and nothing was wrong. Occasionally I get the chest pains still. I also wake up with a sore jaw and ear pain. I noticed a few other people have these symptoms too. None of this started until after I started using NuvaRing."

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

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I am an older teenage girl who has never taken birth control before, but I have had a boyfriend for a while and thought it was a good choice. This birth control is absolutely perfect if you want to hide it and not tell anyone. It gave me absolutely no side effects, other than being nauseous the first 2 nights after I put it in every month. I was worried about gaining weight or having a low sex drive, but I personally feel the exact same from when I started it. You can’t feel it inside, and my boyfriend can feel it but really doesn’t care about it during sex. Absolutely love and would recommend it to others."

• Emi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "This is my third week on EluRyng, and it’s horrible. I have used the brand name NuvaRing and a different generic and have never had side effects like these. On this generic, I have experienced near-constant anxiety, itchiness on my arms and legs, nausea, and bowel problems. I didn’t connect the itchiness to the ring until I read other posts. I feel like I am going to have a panic attack at least once a day and have cried at minor things (like not wanting to cook chicken for dinner one night). It’s also fallen out a few times, which rarely ever happened with the other two. I have been using a lot of deep breathing and grounding exercises to combat the anxious feelings. No one should have to tolerate these side effects. I have three more days left on this ring and then will never be using it again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2014

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "The easiest birth control I ever took, I couldn't feel it at all, even during sex. My partner said he couldn't feel it either. The only downside was the side effects. I'm a pretty tiny girl (5'7, under 120 pounds), and the ring made me really nauseous, unbelievably tired, my entire body was sore, especially in my legs, and overall made me feel a little weird. I didn't like how it was making me feel, and after a couple of days of feeling really crappy, I had to take it out. I felt normal after 2 days without it and haven't put it back in since. I might consider something else for next month."

• Nuv...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 5, 2019

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I was on the NuvaRing a year and a half and loved it. I then started noticing increased discharge, and the week before I took out the NuvaRing every month, I would have intense vaginal burning. I also started experiencing near panic attacks and not sleeping well. I also was having serious pain with sex and dreading having sex. I thought something was wrong with me until I took out the ring and left it out for a month. My mental health made a complete turnaround. I was happy. No anxiety. Interested in sex again and no more burning. I decided to put the ring in again three days ago. I have had no energy and such bad anxiety I can’t get out of my bed. I have also been so nauseated I thought I was pregnant. I’m insanely bloated and have gained 3 pounds in 3 days despite eating healthy and working out. As soon as I realized what was causing it, I took that ring out. I am not a fan of any birth control but also don’t want to get pregnant yet. Condoms it will be!"

• Jil...
• May 13, 2019

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "So I've been on the NuvaRing for 2 months now going on 3. I was on Junel Fe before this and was complaining of severe bloating, weight gain, erratic mood swings, almost complete loss of sex drive, and boy did I eat like a man! I was begging for something different and was nervous to try this, but I finally did it, and I feel like a new woman! I lost about 8 pounds almost immediately due to my back to normal appetite and my loss of water weight. My bloating has been consolidated to only my period week, which I might add I did not get a normal period cycle until trying this. I was a little emotional to start off with it, but it quickly subsided along with the very mild nausea. I didn't get any vaginal infections or irritation, but I do prefer to take it out during sex because I feel it moving around. I also like that I don't have to take a pill every day. My only complaint is that I am very sleepy all the time. I'm not sure if that's a side effect of this or just me, but I will look into it."

• Han...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2020

For Birth Control "Yeah, this was absolutely awful. My gyno recommended this to me because my period pains are awful, and I wanted to lighten them. I already struggle with GAD, and I’m on meds for it, and my GAD was AMAZING until I got on this ring. Now I am having panic attacks, very strong ones, nausea, crying every day. Panic attacks while driving, and I haven’t left the house in 2 weeks because of it. Oh, and it made me extra sensitive to the heat. Now I have to wait until my body regulates for me to be better, lol. Easily the worst decision I’ve made. I know it sounds dramatic, but my mental health crashed, and I worked so hard to be better. I don’t really suggest this to anyone who deals with pre-existing anxiety. If I could give this a zero, I would."

• Mis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2018

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I went to my gyno because I was experiencing anxiety due to hormones. He put me on this to 'regulate' hormones. It sent me into one of the worst depressions I've ever experienced. Anxiety, horrible dark sadness, nausea, vomiting, smells made me gag, extreme insomnia (didn't sleep a wink for 4 nights straight), and rage. I went to the doctor to get some sleeping pills because I literally could not sleep, and she recommended I take out the ring. Literally 24 hours later, my brain turned back on. It's been 5 days, and I feel a lot better but not completely. This stuff was hell on earth. Please take with extreme caution!"

• Sha...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 1, 2022

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I avoided this for too long due to reviews here, but I don't want to pay $$$ for Nuvaring, and Annovera gave me two-week periods, so I gave EluRyng a shot. It has been an amazing, easy experience. Super light, regular periods and no PMS or nausea (which Nuvaring gave me). I recommend giving it a try, despite the scary reviews, since everyone is different."

• CC9...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2016

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I'm going on my third month of NuvaRing. I have had about a four-pound weight gain (I attribute it to my eating habits), increased moodiness, and my acne has progressively worsened. However, this is the best and most convenient birth control method I have had. My sex drive has not decreased, no vaginal irritation but excessive lubrication, my period lasts 2-3 days, and no spotting while the ring is inserted. My breasts are tender around the second to third week, but nothing severe. Additionally, during my second month, I did have a case of nausea and vomiting for about two days; I'm not sure where this stemmed from, though. Overall, I give NuvaRing a thumbs up for me."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 19, 2023

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I honestly love this birth control! The pill has always made me nauseous and bloated, and I gain weight. The NuvaRing/Haloette is great, I don't feel as if I'm even on birth control. It's by far the best route to go when it comes to birth control."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2013

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel for Birth Control "I've only been on it one month, but so far I really like it. I'm vegetarian, and it doesn't give me any problems. For the first week and a half, though, I was very nauseous and felt like I needed to throw up, and I was very gassy! The nausea has subsided, but the gas still comes back occasionally. It's terribly smelly, and I guess it helps to flush your body with a ton of water! I drank 60 oz in one day, and that seemed to make things better. BUT, before that, I was really gassy and couldn't poop! I went through Planned Parenthood, and there is a government program that doesn't make me pay for the ring!"