Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Joa...
• June 5, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been trying this patch for about 3 weeks now, and the cramps are unbearable. I feel like I need to take Midol every day, it's so bad. Feels like period cramps. I feel so nauseous that I want to throw up, and my boobs are terribly sore. Not to mention it has caused me to have a horrible yeast infection that I've treated twice in 2 weeks, and it just won't subside! I'm hoping after I get through this month of the patch that my body becomes immune to it, otherwise, this patch is the devil, and I hate it. I wouldn't recommend it."

• jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2019

For Birth Control "I was so scared to try Xulane because of all the side effects I was reading about, but since being on it I’ve gotten almost none. I’m on my second month using the patch, and I only feel slightly nauseous sometimes, and I’ve actually lost some weight. It does get a little itchy sometimes, but all the “side effects” I get are totally bearable."

• Kay...
• March 22, 2019

For Birth Control "5 years ago, I started on Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and it worked out well until I got to college. Went through all the stress, emotions, and long story short, it made me crazy. Then, I tried the birth control shot for 9 months. Went great the first round, then started losing a bunch of weight, having my periods for a full 2 months at a time, and it made me anemic, and you guessed it-CRAZY. So I quit birth control altogether about 7 months ago. In those 7 months, I’ve had my period every day, along with heavy bleeding. Talked to my gyno, and since I’m busy with school and 2 jobs, I needed something I wouldn’t forget to take. She recommended this, so I gave it a shot. Had this on for a week. PROS: - immediately stopped my period, - don’t have to worry about missing it. CONS: - emotional - mental breakdowns (at least 1 a day, for no reason), my boobs hurt SO BAD - my legs cramped up really bad almost immediately after I put the patch on - nauseous. & I'm not talking about normal nausea."

• Anonymous
• May 20, 2010

For Birth Control "I've only been on it for a month, but have tried other birth controls before (Loestrin 24, Microgestin Fe, and Fecom Fe). I was off for about a year since those made me get incredibly nauseous all the time. Over this month on the patch, though, I really haven't noticed any nausea or other negative side effects. Sex drive has decreased, and breast tenderness has occurred over weeks 2 and 3, but nothing too bad. It's completely different from other birth controls I have been on, and it's been great! I'm thrilled to see people have been on for 4-5 years and still been happy with it. I'm definitely continuing on it, and hopefully I've found one to keep forever!"

• Kay...
• January 19, 2017

For Birth Control "This is my first 24 hours of having it on. At first, I was really shaky, I now feel sick to my stomach. I've thrown up, and I feel really weak. I had bad experiences with other birth controls. The doctor told me not to take it off, what do I do?"

• Hay...
• December 21, 2016

For Birth Control "My first time starting any kind of birth control (just to regulate my period, not really as a contraceptive), and I could only last halfway through my third week. The increase in anxiety, depression, along with the pregnancy-like symptoms, were debilitating. I just took my patch off today because I couldn't take it anymore. I have terrible gastrointestinal problems, feel sore and tender, dizzy, have headaches, and the worst part is the nausea. It's been gradually increasing since I started and has finally gotten to the point where I can't leave my bed. My first patch fell off after three days, so I put a new one on my thigh instead of my side, and that made it not come off anymore, but the mix of mood swings and painful symptoms are too much."

• Hau...
• September 18, 2018

For Birth Control "I have been on Xulane for 3 weeks, and while I have loved the convenience of the patch, I had to take it off yesterday. With the first two patches of the month, I felt fine at first but experienced swollen and sore breasts. That I could handle. However, when I put the third patch of the month on, I started experiencing nausea, anxiety, and dizzying headaches. I threw up everything I ate, and when I wasn’t throwing up, I was crying. I didn’t feel like myself, and I didn’t know how to make myself feel better. I started taking Xulane because I was having a period every other week. I’d rather do that than feel how I felt when I put on the third patch that day. Xulane, while convenient, is not for everyone."

• Anonymous
• August 18, 2013

For Birth Control "I have been using the patch for over 3 years now. It is the first birth control method I chose because I was afraid of forgetting to take a pill every day, and it sounded easier than other forms of birth control. When I placed the patch on my stomach, it gave me cramps and nausea, so I alternate butt cheeks instead. This also keeps it hidden, the edges of the patch have excess adhesive, so it sticks to underwear rather than clothes, and the underwear or swimsuit keeps it in place if sweaty or wet. At 30 years, 5'11" and 150 lbs, I've gained about 10 lbs in the past 3 years, so probably unrelated to the patch. My biggest complaint is that my occasional headaches have become bad migraines, so I may look at other options. Loved it until now."

• Par...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 11, 2017

For Birth Control "I have been on the Xulane patch for 3 months now. During the first month, I did experience some pregnancy side effects (AM nausea, food/smell sensitivity, painful breasts), especially on my patch change day. I believe it is normal as your body is getting used to the amount of hormones you are receiving. When it came time for my 4th week (off week), I did have a severe migraine that lasted up until I began my period, 2-3 days after removing the patch. It was so debilitating that I did consider discontinuing the patch. However, things returned to normal with my period, and I did notice a lighter period that lasted only 3 days."

• Kim...
• July 13, 2014

For Birth Control "I have been on the patch for three weeks now, and the first week was horrible. I was very tired and nauseous, and weeks 2 and 3 have been great. I'm sexually active, and it has not affected me in any way in the area, the sex is still great. No period yet, but this following week is my one week they suggest you keep the patch off and continue it the following week, so let's see what happens."

• pen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2015

For Birth Control "After reading several other reviews, I've realized that every real major issue I've had over the past 7 weeks (how long I was using it) has been because of this thing. My anxiety and depression have been at an all-time high, the past three days I haven't been able to keep anything down, and I've definitely experienced the low libido several others have mentioned. After lying on the floor in nauseous agony and reading the reviews, I tore it right off. I don't want to say I'm already feeling better, but honestly. This is my first time using BC other than condoms, and I chose the patch because I knew I would have trouble with the pill. But after my experience, I wish I had chosen something different. Would not recommend."

• Sad...
• June 29, 2017

For Birth Control "This was my first ever birth control method that I tried. I chose it because I wanted something that I could hide from my parents. I was on it for about 3-4 months and never had a problem with it besides maybe being a little moody. About a year ago, I went to see an OBGYN and got a new method just to try my options. I chose the NuvaRing, and it was the worst choice I have ever made! I got headaches about two hours after putting my first one in, as well as dizziness and nausea, but I told myself to push through and the side effects would subside. They didn't. I was standing in the middle of a huge, crowded store when I couldn't feel my legs and arms and was told to go to the emergency room where I was told the Ring gave me toxic shock."

• car...
• June 22, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been using Evra patches for just over 6 months, and my periods are perfectly regular and much lighter than they are naturally. I haven't experienced cramps, nausea, or headaches and didn't before I used birth control. However, I've gained roughly 1.5 stone during use, but I'm not sure if it's a coincidence or caused by the patch. As a result, my breasts are also about a cup size larger. I always shave a square to help it adhere, I've never had one fall off, but they do tend to slide a little, and the glue left behind will collect fluff. This means it's not as discreet as it should be, but this doesn't bother myself or my partner, and I can easily hide it on my butt cheeks under a bikini. Worth mentioning, this is my first birth control."

• Kat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 2, 2017

For Birth Control "This patch has been bulletproof... Had unprotected sex for 3 years, and it got the job done. I first put it on my butt, but I got morning sickness at 3 a.m. every day on the dot. I moved the patch to my shoulder, and no more sickness. I do spot during periods and bleed after sex. I get very light periods (and they were very heavy before the patch). The worst part? I get extreme ovarian pain in the same ovary monthly to the point where it hurts to cough, sneeze, lift myself up, and walk. Been to several doctors, and they didn't find anything on my ovary, but it feels the size of a golf ball in me. Aside from the ovarian pain, I love it. I feel safe on it. If you get sick, try placing the patch somewhere else."

• Mir...
• December 24, 2015

For Birth Control "I'm 29 with two daughters, 2 years and 2 months. I got an IUD after my first daughter, and it was horrible. I spotted the entire year! The pain reminded me of labor pains, so I decided to try the patch since remembering to take a pill every day with two kids in the house seemed impossible. I have been on the patch for about 6 weeks, and I will say this: the patch is doing its job, I am not pregnant! But the tiredness I feel is unreal! Literally, I can barely keep my eyes open all day long. I get random feelings of nausea throughout the week, but nothing a few Tums can't fix. The headaches seem to always come on the day I put on a new patch, again, nothing unbearable. However, the tiredness is driving me insane. I really hope it goes away with time."

• Mea...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 9, 2019

For Birth Control "I've used Xulane before, with no side effects whatsoever. I was off of it for about a year and recently started again. The nausea is so out of control, I can't even eat without feeling sick. As far as birth control is concerned, I like the patch because I only have to think about it once a week. If you get nauseated easily, I would consider another birth control."

• 1sm...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 26, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been on the patch for over a year, and I love it. I had a bad experience with the Nexplanon and breakthrough bleeding. I don't have that issue with the patch. I do not have extreme mood swings or weight gain either. The only downside to it is that I get nauseous for a day or two on the first week after the no-patch week."

• Coo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 18, 2018

For Birth Control "This birth control sucked for me. First of all, if you think about going swimming or anything, just say forget the patch, it comes off. Then, while I had been on this patch for almost a month, I get very nauseous and start gagging. It makes me have hot flashes and makes me very uneasy."

• the...
• August 11, 2016

For Birth Control "I have been on Xulane for 8 months. The first few months included cramping, nausea, and terrible migraines after removing the patch for my patch-free week. I gained a few pounds, and my body has become more womanly and curvy. My boobs have gotten larger and more perky, and my butt has gained weight. Acne is very minimal, if any shows up. Now, my period comes exactly 3 days after patch removal and around the same time of day, which is great! However, I get nauseous sometimes and a little crampy before my period. My period has not gotten any lighter or shorter. Occasionally, I get super bad migraines the day after patch removal. I've had a little spotting after my period. I absolutely love that I can just apply it to my skin! So convenient."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2018

For Birth Control "First thing I would say is that every birth control reacts differently to everyone, so don't let a bad review stop you. I read a lot of negative reviews about Xulane but decided to give it a try. Now this is my first time ever on BC, and bear in mind it's been a whole week. The first side effect I noticed was that my anxiety and depression were like 10,000x worse. The nausea is slight but bearable. I found that if I start to feel nauseated, I eat something light, and it typically goes away. I also experienced a loss of appetite, but I think it's just my body adjusting to the hormones. Oh, and this BC makes me extremely fatigued! But so far, this BC is okay for me. I'll give it the full 3 months to see if the side effects go away."

• Dan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 18, 2021

For Birth Control "I started the Xulane patch when I was 26 years old. Today I'm 29 and getting far, far away from it. All of 2020, whenever my cycle could come, I would be sick for days, at least 5, nauseous and throwing up. I would get raging headaches (I never get headaches). I could feel them all in my sleep. I would sleep the entire day away, no energy to do anything, just lay around and sleep. It's 2021 now and I'm still having the same problem. I'm getting completely off this contraceptive. I have lost sooo much weight from this patch. I didn't really pay attention at first, but the sickness started to become a pattern, and it wouldn't be every month like in 2020, just every other month, and it hit me. It's this patch. Never, ever, never again. I just started my new week Sunday, I snatched it off, and the remaining ones will go to the trash!!!!"

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2015

For Birth Control "I switched to Xulane from Mirena. I am on my second week. I am so nauseous, and my face has broken out badly. I feel tired all day, I'm simply miserable. I'm constantly eating. I actually miss my Mirena. I'll try to stick it out a little longer."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2016

For Birth Control "Have been on the patch for 5 months now, and it's just awful. I feel nauseous all the time, get headaches, and the dizziness that comes along with it. My periods are heavy and have painful cramping, some in between bleeding."

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2023

For Birth Control "I was on Xulane for a solid three months, and I loved it. Little nausea, and periods were regular and lighter with mild cramping. Small mood swings on new patch day, but as soon as my pharmacy switched my script, it's been horrible. I've been on Zafemy for three months and had to stop since my mood swings got really bad (anger almost constantly at the beginning of the week). My periods worsened and cramps got worse. I was consistently inconsistent, and what I mean is it would be horrible at the beginning of the week, and I would feel normal towards the end, and it would start all over again with the new patch. Also, this doesn't have as strong of adhesive as Xulane did."

• Ros...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I started this almost a year ago, and a few months ago, I started developing severe side effects the day after I had put the patch on. It would start with nausea, but then lead into vomiting for several days. Now I'm getting major chest pains, and it feels like my heart is beating really fast. I don't think this one is very safe."