Aubra and Acne: What Users Say

• HTR...
• August 21, 2018

For Birth Control "In the last 10 years, I have literally tried almost every single method of BC. No matter what, I always end up coming back to Aubra. This was recommended to me by my Nurse Practitioner when I informed her I wanted a really low dosage of hormones so I wouldn't get high mood swings, weight gain, bad periods, etc. And she was right. Even on top of not getting any bad normal side effects with most BCs, this cleared my skin up AMAZING. My skin seriously glows when I'm on this, it's smooth and literally like baby skin. I hardly ever break out, and when I do, it's around my end of cycle, and it's very mild. It did, however, make my boobs grow a cup - two cups bigger, which can be a good and bad thing depending on you. :p Hope this helps! :)"

• Jux...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 10, 2016

For Birth Control "I would advise taking caution when reading other people's comments. Like any doctor will mention to you, all medications affect others differently, and they will have side effects. To give my short story: it was my first birth control, and I have been taking it for 1.5 years. Pros: less to little acne, no headaches, less cramps, prevented pregnancy every time, lighter periods (this was a plus!) Cons: more emotional during period, 5 lb weight gain (I am also in college, so that could be an aiding major factor), sometimes less sex drive EXCEPT around my period. Again, just because some people had issues with it doesn't mean you'll have the same. Try it out for yourself if you're considering this BC brand and talk with your doctor!"

• kit...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 22, 2019

For Birth Control "I've been taking Aubra for 2-3 years after I finished college, I always got my birth control from Planned Parenthood. I went to PP around the end of February 2019. As another reviewer mentioned, PP has switched from Aubra to Aubra EQ. I've been taking Aubra EQ for a little over a month now, and my first period with it has skipped as well, but I'm not pregnant. I also have not had acne this bad since middle school :( I'm 28, and my skin is usually flawless. I don't remember being told by PP that they don't carry Aubra at all now! I've seen other reviews and comments that it's the same, but I REALLY don't think so. I'm thinking of just switching to the brand name Lutera and just paying for it...this is NOT worth the middle school acne. Aubra is great, Aubra EQ IS NOT."

• Gra...
• August 23, 2017

For Birth Control "I am fully aware that everybody reacts differently to the same medication, so take any birth control review with a grain of salt. I am currently on my third pack, and it has been better than expected. It was my first brand of birth control that I had ever used, and I was very nervous. I tried to do plenty of research to find the best option, and I am very glad I selected this one. Here's a brief rundown of what happened to me: back acne went away, face acne still remains but was not worsened, moody for the first pack, and now I'm back to my regular self. My period became incredibly light, about two to three days of light bleeding, and most importantly - I'm not pregnant!"

• Gra...
• August 23, 2017

For Birth Control "I am fully aware that everybody reacts differently to the same medication, so take any birth control review with a grain of salt. I am currently on my third pack, and it has been better than expected. It was my first brand of birth control that I had ever used, and I was very nervous. I tried to do plenty of research to find the best option, and I am very glad I selected this one. Here's a brief rundown of what happened to me: back acne went away, face acne still remains but was not worsened, moody for the first pack, and now I'm back to my regular self. My period became incredibly light, about two to three days of light bleeding, and most importantly - I'm not pregnant!"

• cec...
• January 20, 2019

For Birth Control "Though I haven't been on Aubra very long, I’ve been on it long enough to experience the (very negative) side effects. At first, I didn't notice how this pill was affecting me, but now, I am definitely realizing how bad it has been! This little pill has graced me with hugely increased anxiety, flat/depressed mood, insomnia, weight gain, more acne, heavier and more painful periods, and headaches. I am switching to a non-hormonal IUD because Aubra has messed my body up so much! Do not recommend!"

• sam...
• October 23, 2018

For Birth Control "I ordered this from a mail-order birth control site. I wasn't given an option as to what I was taking, they just sent it to me. The first month, I was fine. The second month, I started spotting (which I have never done in the 12 years I've had a period). By the time my period rolled around, I was passing blood clots the size of golf balls. I was in the worst pain I've ever been in. My depression and anxiety were amplified 1000 times, and I cried over everything. My face stayed broken out (I looked like I was on drugs from the scabbing), and I developed seborrheic dermatitis that is just now getting better (2 months after stopping the pills). I'm still seeing abnormal side effects (abnormal for me, anyway) like how emotional I get a few days before my period, the heaviness of my period, and how bad my acne gets right before. I've been to the ER and made several emergency doctor's appointments because my period is so bad since I had started and stopped Aubra."

• Gri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2016

For Birth Control "First time taking birth control pills. Not even a week I lasted. I read reviews online to see what the side effects consisted of. I was convinced that, you know, 'Everyone reacts differently,' so I went ahead and gave it a shot. Within the week of taking these pills, my side effects were: - Knee pain on both sides - Acne (another main reason why I wanted to get on it is so my acne would ease down) - Migraines - Depression - Body aches - Allergic reaction (I began to see large, itchy, red patches around my body). Overall, I couldn't bear it any longer and immediately had to see a doctor. I never write horrible reviews on anything, but I think it's fair to share my experience for other first-timers too."

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2019

For Birth Control "This is the third brand of birth control that I’ve taken in the span of ten years, and it has given me the fewest side effects. I had some mild nausea in addition to spotting, but my mood swings and depression have actually improved on this pill! No weight gain or noticeable sex drive change. Initially had some acne breakouts, but now my skin is the clearest it’s ever been."

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2015

For Birth Control "I'm absolutely DONE taking this horrible birth control! I've been taking Aubra for a month and a half... I'm moody, irritable, depressed, hungry, bitchy... vaginal discharge has changed (gross), my urine smells, my acne has gotten so out of hand, and it's STUBBORN. Cystic acne all around my mouth, jawline, chin, and neck. After doing some research online, I discovered I'm not the only one. Birth control is different for everyone, but this is going in the trash... I will not be taking this any longer. It also kills your sex drive... as for the difference in bleeding, I wouldn't know. I started this pill on day 1 of my menstrual cycle last month and haven't had a period yet... have had plenty of headaches though!"

• Sar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2015

For Birth Control "I'm absolutely DONE taking this horrible birth control! I've been taking Aubra for a month and a half... I'm moody, irritable, depressed, hungry, bitchy... vaginal discharge has changed (gross), my urine smells, my acne has gotten so out of hand, and it's STUBBORN. Cystic acne all around my mouth, jawline, chin, and neck. After doing some research online, I discovered I'm not the only one. Birth control is different for everyone, but this is going in the trash... I will not be taking this any longer. It also kills your sex drive... as for the difference in bleeding, I wouldn't know. I started this pill on day 1 of my menstrual cycle last month and haven't had a period yet... have had plenty of headaches though!"

• KNA...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2017

For Birth Control "I would NOT recommend Aubra to anyone. The entire six months I was in it, I constantly felt depressed and exhausted. Staying awake was a constant struggle. I also experienced crazy mood swings that caused major problems in my relationship. I also developed extremely bad acne, which I never had before. Also, I never felt hungry, and whenever I did eat, I always felt so bloated and uncomfortable afterward. On top of that, my periods actually got worse: heavier bleeding, really bad cramps, etc. I wish I would have talked to my doctor sooner about getting off this birth control and would strongly discourage anyone else from ever taking it."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 13, 2019

For Birth Control "This birth control gave me horrible anxiety to the point where I almost couldn’t even function. The first few months I was on it, I was getting headaches, feeling nauseous, and it gave me terrible acne (I never had bad acne before). The headaches and acne went away after a while, but I still felt nauseous after taking the pill almost every day, and my anxiety never went away until I stopped taking Aubra."

• Jen...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 22, 2019

For Birth Control "I've taken birth control pills since I was 15. I was 22 when I went on Aubra because I had recently gotten into a new relationship. It ruined my life. My acne got so bad I had to go on Roaccutane because of it. I have permanent scars on my face, and it has given me the worst mood swings. Currently still taking it because I'm on Roaccutane, but once my treatment is over, I'm switching to another form of BC."

• Van...
• August 21, 2019

For Birth Control "I started Aubra at 19 and recently stopped at 22 years old. Obviously, when you start any pill, you will be affected. I will say I think this pill has affected me emotionally the past 3 years. The first month, I experienced “breakthrough” bleeding during sex twice. I still had acne, but I didn’t gain weight. After a few months, I balanced out. I never had any problems. My period was very regular, moderately light, my acne went away, and I even lost 20 pounds in the third year eating right and exercising. I realized recently that my sex drive fell a year in after reading reviews. But overall, I didn’t get pregnant. After reading reviews, I realized how emotional I became. I also didn’t know that Audra became Aubra EQ (I had a year’s supply). I decided to stop before going to the updated EQ (same name, just different manufacturer). It was a good pill once I balanced, but overall, I’m thinking more about being “natural” and caring for my well-being. I was having anxiety issues like crazy. Aubra (not Aubra EQ) did well for my first pill."

• Tin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 24, 2016

For Birth Control "This was the very first birth control brand I've taken, I was so happy because it didn't give me any weight gain or acne. It did make me very emotional and crazy after using it for a year or more, it made my relationship with my boyfriend go downhill. So I stopped taking it for 3 months, and I started gaining a lot of weight out of nowhere. I've never been this heavy before, so I'm deciding to take it again, but with a vitamin called Evening Primrose Oil capsules. Hopefully, it will help with my emotional wreck and craziness. Of course, every brand and dose is different for each person. I wish there was something that would tell us what works best for our bodies."

• don...
• October 6, 2016

For Birth Control "I absolutely hate this birth control. Yes, it keeps me from getting pregnant, but the side effects are terrible. I've been on this birth control now for almost 3 months, and I've been breaking out like crazy. I've never had acne problems besides an occasional zit here and there. After taking this birth control, my face has huge zits everywhere! I'm switching immediately. It also makes me act crazy!!! And I've gained 10 pounds. I'm done with this birth control!"

• AWa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve been on this pill for a month and a half, and my skin is breaking out like never before. My mood is totally irrational, and I had 2 weeks of breakthrough bleeding that finally stopped 2 weeks ago, and now I’m getting a full-on period (cramps, back pain, actual bleeding) in the middle of a pack. Do not take this pill. It’s garbage and not worth the side effects. There are better pills out there - I was on the pill for 12 years and was fine. I went off it for a few years, and this was what Planned Parenthood gave me when I decided to go back on. Big mistake."

• Em7...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2016

For Birth Control "I'm a 25-year-old woman, and I took Yasmin back home (I'm from Mexico) for six years, and it was amazing. I recently got married and moved to the U.S. and switched to Aubra (given to me by Planned Parenthood). I've been on Aubra for four months now, and I absolutely hate it. I broke out like crazy, my mood swings are just incredible, PMS is horrible, my sex drive is gone, and natural lubrication is a problem for me now. I never had any of these problems before, and there's no way I'm sticking to Aubra. Yes, it keeps me from getting pregnant, but the side effects are not worth it. I just got three boxes of Yasmin, and I'm waiting to finish my current Aubra box to switch back to Yasmin."

• Bai...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 11, 2019

For Birth Control "I was on Aubra about 1.5 years. I was super regular every 28 days, however, towards the end of this time, I had a miscarriage, and my periods stopped. I was VERY regular with the pill. I went off of it, at Dr. advise, because he said if I get pregnant on it, then there is no point. It is now 7 months later and I do not have a period, and my hormones are out of whack. I am looking at the very real possibility that this ruined my chances of having kids in the future. I gave it more than 1 star because it never caused mood swings, no acne (actually cleared me up), and it was the easiest BC I've been on."

• imn...
• March 17, 2021

For Birth Control "Trigger warning: mentions of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm. Never taken birth control (BC) before, and today I’m 2.5 months on and decided to switch to a different BC. Bleeding on my period is very light (switch from regular to light tampons), but my cramping remains the same. Didn’t do anything positive/negative for face acne, but did give me neck/under chin acne. I was bloated and gained 5-10 lbs the first 6 weeks on it, and that weight and bloating is now gone. I am now noticing this past 2 weeks that I’ve lost a whole cup size in my breasts and my butt has gotten a bit bigger; I’m indifferent to these 2 changes. Physically, for me, this BC worked pretty okay, but the toll on me mentally is something I won’t accept. The entire last month I’m experiencing the worst depression I’ve ever experienced, anxiety for the first time, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, terrible sudden mood swings, and I’ve cried every day the last 2 weeks."

• K89...
• August 15, 2017

For Birth Control "This pill gave me the worst acne I have ever experienced. I never really had skin problems until I began taking this. I have been on it for 3 months, and it has not gotten any better. The only thing this is good for is pregnancy prevention. I'm switching brands because my skin looks terrible from this."

• Nat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2017

For Birth Control "No weight gain. Actually lost weight because this pill made my appetite smaller, and I get full faster. No acne, just broke out little bumps along the jawline, but no one can notice except me. I have crazy mood swings or depression like I got on other birth control pills. Regular period, no pain. First day light cramps, that's it. No spotting. Happy with this pill. Almost on my third pack."

• The...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2015

For Birth Control "I am 18 years old, and I have been taking Aubra for a little over 2 months. So far, it has been working effectively since I have not gotten pregnant. The only problem I have with this birth control is it has made my acne worse! Everywhere else on my face is clear except for both sides of my cheeks, they are such bad breakouts. I've noticed them appear once I was on the pill for a while. I guess half a bottle of foundation to cover up my acne is better than having an unplanned pregnancy, so I guess I will have to live with the complications it comes with."

• Kik...
• June 22, 2017

For Birth Control "First time on birth control (BC) and I am relieved to not have had any major side effects after taking this BC for a month now. The first day I took it, I felt a little nauseous but switched to taking it before bed and now don't feel anything (even if I forgot the night before and have to take it in the middle of the day). I did get two pretty big pimples the first week but no physical changes besides that. I think I'm on my period now (end of first pack) but very, very light bleeding and no cramps."