Aubra User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• hal...
• December 27, 2016

For Birth Control "This is the first birth control I've taken, and it's been over a year by now. My experience has been pretty good, especially compared to a lot of the other reviews. The first thing I noticed is that my periods are now way lighter. They usually last about 5-7 days when they previously lasted about 4-5, but that's not really a problem at all since it's mostly spotting here and there when I used to have a really heavy flow and painful cramps. My acne went away completely. No weight gain. The only cons I can think of are breast tenderness, and my hair has gotten a little thinner and greasier, but you're advised to take vitamins with BC, so I think that's why."

• 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."

• jen...
• July 27, 2016

For Birth Control "So I am 30 years old, two kids. Never been on BCP before. I got on it to make sure not to get pregnant as I am content with just having two kids. I have only been on it for two weeks, and it has been horrible. Been nauseous and have been having severe headaches, which I never get, and to top it off, oh boy, I have been emotional! Has not been fun at all. Figure I'll try it for a little longer, but if these symptoms continue, I will not be able to handle feeling like this every day."

• 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."

• Jun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 4, 2015

For Birth Control "It's great. I've been on Microgestin Fe 1/20 before, and I was a train wreck. But now my periods are controlled. They last only 5 days compared to the 1.5 weeks when I wasn't taking anything. I haven't gained weight like I did with the other one, and I am not so emotional. I feel normal, except my sex drive really lowered, and I get horrible cramps and bloating on my period, which I never got before. But I don't mind because I don't bleed as much."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 6, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on Aubra for around 4 months. The first 3 months were very smooth. I had light periods at normal times. It never really affected my stomach or appetite. The only time it made me feel nauseous was if I took the pill on an empty stomach. But anyway, recently I’ve been noticing it really taking a toll on my emotions and mental health. It’s hard for me to go a day without feeling down or shedding tears for really no apparent reason. It’s causing me to have tensions in my relationship because I’m so emotional over small things. If it lasts much longer, I think I will find another pill."

• Car...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 21, 2019

For Birth Control "I used Aubra for 11 months to help alleviate my painful periods, acne, and, of course, prevent pregnancy. This pill did give me breast tenderness that seemed to never go away while I was on the pill. I also developed severe mood swings. I would jump from being happy to sad to angry. I did end up bleeding for three weeks straight when I skipped my placebo week and jumped straight into the active pills. Other than that, it did the job of keeping me from getting pregnant. It also cleared up my acne and reduced my period cramps by a lot!"

• Maa...
• July 26, 2017

For Birth Control "If I could rate Aubra as a 0, I would! Once I got on this medication, I didn't really feel that many symptoms, EXCEPT for my mood swings. I started to cry about little things, and it started to become a big issue in my relationship. I felt like I was going crazy because there would be times I would get mad at him for the most random and unnecessary things. I've been on this for 4 months now, and one tip for you ladies: if you feel like you can overcome the depression and crazy mood swings, it is best to be safe and just get off of it. There have been many times I felt, 'OK, I can try again this time and try to make changes,' but to be honest, easier said than done. I'm mid-pack right now, so I'm getting off once it's done. Hope to find a better brand!"

• 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."

• JCT...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 26, 2019

For Birth Control "Started this Aubra BC almost a year ago and haven't had any major issues. After being off the depo shot for almost 4 years, my cycle was still so irregular and HEAVY. As soon as I started this pill, after the very first pack, my cycle went from 7 days to 4 days and always came like clockwork. I did gain about 15 lbs, but that was a bonus for me as I have been trying to gain weight since I had my son almost 10 years ago (started depo just to gain weight, and it did nothing). All in all, I love this pill and would recommend it to anyone. Don't knock it till you try it!"

• 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."

• Mea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 24, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been on almost every kind of birth control over the last 20 years, starting at 16. The best so far has been the copper IUD, but I'm someone who has gotten pregnant with both the Mirena and now the Paragard. Hopefully, I can get a tubal ligation. During my 20s, pills and hormones didn't bother me. Now that I'm older, I notice anything with hormones affects me physically and mentally. The Aubra has made me very nauseous, but I'm certain it's just me being sensitive to hormones. That being said, it seems like a great pill. I got it through Planned Parenthood at $26, so that's a huge plus. It's generic, so that helps if you don't have insurance. As my doctor told me when I mentioned how often I see bad reviews on certain pills, 'No one complains on online forums when they are happy.'"

• CJH...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2016

For Birth Control "Aubra has been effective for me, but I've had to become used to it and learn how to curb side effects. Pros: Not pregnant (!), cleared up moderate adult acne, small and easy to take, no side effects when taken before bed with food, no spotting or cramping between 'periods.' Cons: If taken in the morning, I had terrible side effects all day. Became dizzy, faint, and would vomit for a good part of the afternoon. The only way to avoid symptoms was to eat constantly. All of this was fixed for me by taking it in the evening with food."

• Ane...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 16, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been taking this pill for about 1 year and a half, and so far, it's been great! I've gained a little weight, which has given me curves, and my skin is flawless. I never get breakouts, and people always compliment my skin. Thank goodness, it's helped me not get pregnant. The only downside about this pill is I feel fatigued most of the time. I tend to get tired in the mid-afternoon, my libido has gone down, I tend to get yeast infections every few months, vaginal dryness as well, and sometimes I get angry over little things."

• blu...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 10, 2019

For Birth Control "Well, I'm barely on my first month, and well, usually my period is 5 days, and while taking Aubra, I've been spotting for over a week after my period. I've had this urge to vomit after eating a meal. I have also been more irritated than usual. It's my first time on birth control, and I don't know whether this should tell me to switch."

• 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."

• Cla...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2017

For Birth Control "The only great thing about this is that I didn't get pregnant. Seriously, I cry at everything, and I have horrible depression. I get mad at my boyfriend for everything, and I am always upset. Don't recommend."

• Tha...
• March 28, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on Aubra for a month and a half currently, and I feel great. The first week I had constant headaches, but they went away, and now everything is fine. My periods became shorter, and I'm not pregnant, so I definitely like this pill."

• KKa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I started Aubra a year ago and have been taking it almost continuously throughout the year (I took the sugar pills 3 different times, only after I started spotting). It was great at first; it got rid of my horrible period cramps and cleared up my skin. However, I've noticed huge changes in my sexual drive, i.e., I don't have one anymore! This has put a tremendous strain on my long-term relationship as I never EVER want to have sex (I don't even touch myself anymore). The rare times we do have sex, it is uncomfortable/painful for me, which makes me even less interested in sex, if that's possible. Nothing else in my life has changed, and I'm a healthy, active 26-year-old, so I'm sure this is due to Aubra. Also, the few times I took a break by taking the sugar pills, I had major mood swings and felt severely depressed. I've decided to stop taking this BC. Having no periods and no unexpected pregnancies is amazing, but for me, it's not worth the emotional toll."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2021

For Birth Control "I started this two months ago, and so far, it’s been a positive experience. I have slight bloating and early breakthrough bleeding, which I know is because it’s still new. I take antidepressants, so I already had mood swings, but this has not made anything worse (which is AMAZING for me because every other birth control I’ve tried has driven me nuts). I have noticed my boobs have gotten a little bigger! I haven’t gained any weight, the first month I was craving food and sweets like crazy, but that’s under control now. I get no acne, my dark spots have cleared up, and my skin looks the best it has in years. My hair also looks great and very luscious, but this could also be because I take collagen and biotin like it’s my job. It’s important to remember everyone is different, but I truly have no complaints."

• 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."

• Can...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I took Aubra (the generic of Vienva, Sronyx, Larissia, Lutera, etc.) for about 6 months. I didn't want to continue after the first month, but doctors urged me to see if things changed and wait a few months before stopping. I had (and now still have) TERRIBLE mood swings, bad cramping constantly (on and off periods), constant nausea, and, like someone else mentioned, weight gain - while eating healthy AND exercising (like... 50 lbs in 3 months, literally). This Aubra contraceptive pill is rubbish. My doctors now don't even believe me and won't consider my issues as due to this at all anymore because they just think I'm an overweight liar now, and NONE have ever heard of this medication."

• Col...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 1, 2019

For Birth Control "I tried 4 different birth control pills before Aubra. Aubra helped lighten my period and only made me feel slightly nauseous after I took it. However, when it became Aubra EQ (changed manufacturer), my sex drive plummeted and I started getting stomach issues. I feel nauseous all day (sometimes I even come close to vomiting in the morning), and my periods have become heavier. My doctor was perplexed when I told them my issues because it's supposed to be exactly the same thing, just an updated package. I have no idea why I'm experiencing side effects now. I'm switching to Azurette, and I hope it works for me."