Xulane and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Sai...
• October 3, 2017

For Birth Control "Currently on this patch. I'm on my 3rd patch. Patch placement was on the buttocks. The first week, got nausea and cramps. 2nd week, less nausea, more cramping. 3rd week (now), extreme bloating after eating. Was recently diagnosed with gastritis, so I don't know if that has something to do with it? Gonna give it one more month."

• Sai...
• October 3, 2017

For Birth Control "Currently on this patch. I'm on my 3rd patch. Patch placement was on the buttocks. The first week, got nausea and cramps. 2nd week, less nausea, more cramping. 3rd week (now), extreme bloating after eating. Was recently diagnosed with gastritis, so I don't know if that has something to do with it? Gonna give it one more month."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I had very mild periods before starting Xulane. Now they are horrible. Severe cramps, 11-day period. Nausea, loss of appetite, hot flashes, and cramps for weeks on end now even after being off of it for a full cycle."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2019

For Birth Control "I had very mild periods before starting Xulane. Now they are horrible. Severe cramps, 11-day period. Nausea, loss of appetite, hot flashes, and cramps for weeks on end now even after being off of it for a full cycle."

• Han...
• August 2, 2016

For Birth Control "I was on the patch for about 4 years, and I absolutely loved it. They switched from the Ortho Evra to the Xulane, and I loved them both. Xulane is just a little smaller and sticks a lot better. I had no bad side effects, I bled for about 3 days every month after taking off my patch. I recently switched to Skyla, and I am having horrible cramps with it. I am looking forward to switching back to the patch soon."

• Bri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 4, 2019

For Birth Control "This birth control has been great for me. I have been using it for about 3 months now. The only thing I've noticed is that sometimes I get mood swings. I haven't gotten nausea or thrown up due to the patch, but I have gotten normal period-like cramps when I first put it on or change it out. I also noticed the first month I seemed to get headaches frequently, but they weren't severe, and I could deal with them easily."

• Bel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 15, 2021

For Birth Control "They recently changed manufacturing and changed to a cheap plastic that unsticks after 2 days. Had it on for a week only to find out that it was holding on by the edges only, so I was not absorbing any medicine, so not protected, and now I get to welcome back my painful periods. Change the manufacturing back to the original."

• HM3...
• February 23, 2018

For Birth Control "I started Xulane on a Sunday. Monday woke up super hyper and keyed up. Around supper time, I get so fatigued I can barely keep my eyes open. Started spotting Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday night, fatigued again. Started losing my appetite. Weds, full-blown bleeding, cramps, nausea...felt horrible! Ended up leaving work early because I felt so bad and my anxiety was high. Thursday, heavy bleeding and living like I'm pregnant on Saltines and Sprite. The nausea was constant. Felt so tired. Couldn't concentrate and felt dizzy every time I moved. Ended up leaving work early again because I had a sudden panic attack: couldn't breathe, my extremities and face went numb, crying hysterically, and felt like I was going to puke. Once it passed, I was so tired I slept for hours. Friday, I woke up with a headache and anxiety is already in full force. I ripped the thing off. I would rather see how I do without it than do this. DO NOT recommend at all!"

• Ken...
• May 23, 2018

For Birth Control "I'm on month one of Xulane, my last patch of the month. I love this method 'cause it's so easy. BUT let me tell you, I get the craziest mood swings, and my emotions are all over the place. There are days when I'm randomly sad over the silliest things or just don't want to deal with people, PMS but times ten! I get nausea here and there too, not too often, but when I do, it really sucks. My breasts are extremely tender, sometimes I'll wake up in the morning to my boobs feeling so heavy and sensitive. Also, my appetite... I eat a lot! Now for my periods, I haven't gotten it, but most of the time I feel like I'm on it. I'll get minor cramps or get bloated and fatigued. I will probably get off the patch, which is unfortunate 'cause of how easy it is, but it's just not for me. I have every negative symptom."

• VVD...
• October 9, 2015

For Birth Control "BE CAREFUL!! After being on Ortho Evra for 2 years, my insurance switched me to Xulane, and I got pregnant within the second month of being on it. My periods were consistent while I was on Ortho, but when I switched to Xulane, they became very spotty/unpredictable, not to mention the bloating and cramping I felt. I was on my 3rd month before I realized I was pregnant. Even though my insurance covered part of the Ortho, I still had to pay $50, with Xulane, it was completely free. But now we know why, you get what you pay for."

• fie...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 14, 2019

For Birth Control "First 6 months of using the Xulane patch are chaotic. Nausea, headaches, random cramps/spotting, and overall uncomfortable side effects. After the 6-month peak, you start feeling normal again. Period “regularity,” clean skin, lighter/less cramps, and bigger breasts/butt. Only true unexpected issue is the patch partially detaching recently, but that may be from using the same spots over and over. First cycle using, I had the worst cramps of my life. The cramps ease over time. I overall recommend."

• She...
• November 3, 2015

For Birth Control "I was on this birth control for less than 2 months. My experience hasn't been good at all using this product. The application sites (shoulders and upper arms) where I placed the patch had very dark and red spots as if I had 2nd degree burns after I took the patch off. I also experienced extreme itchiness at those sites while the patch was on and even after it was taken off. I also experienced spot periods while on the patch. Cramping for me was intense while on the patch. I also seemed to have a dry cough while on the product. I couldn't sleep while on the patch due to really bad headaches. This product was a nightmare. I'm going to have to consider other birth control methods."

• Cut...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2016

For Birth Control "I LOVE the patch. I used to use BCP, but the thought of swallowing a pill every day yearly made me feel literally nauseous when I took it...to the point I stopped and used condoms only. Needless to say, I have a beautiful 1.5-year-old :-) after him I wanted to wait for another. Mind you, before having him, my periods were 'normal.' After having him, my period was EXTREMELY heavy, lasting 5 to 7 days. I was going through 3 and 4 super pads WITH super tampons. I used it each day until the last day. It was horrible! That lasted for a year because I breastfed. I got on the patch, and I never thought I'd say my period is pleasant, but I call it 'cute and petite'-no cramps. This is my 3rd or 4th month. I love it."

• Hap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 2, 2018

For Birth Control "I'll write another review on the Xulane patch, given I only put it on a few days ago. I'm 25, 120 lbs, a nonsmoker, healthy foodie. My doctor prescribed the Xulane patch due to my PMDD. So far, I've noticed that my skin has cleared up rapidly. My symptoms have massively lessened-usually I deal with bad migraines, heavy bleeding, chest tension, swollen breasts, and debilitating cramps before and during cycles. An hour prior to putting the patch on, I had a migraine. I noticed my new cycle was beginning, so I started it. The pain began fading off within an hour tops. Pain from cramps is barely there, haven't had swelling or aches so far, and the flow lightened up immediately. No itching, took a shower, and it didn't budge one bit. My doctor did talk to me about the risk of blood clots, which is also stated in the papers in the Xulane box. I'm not worried, though. 10/10, hope the next review I write will be a great one."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2018

For Birth Control "I started using Xulane patches because I have such heavy and long periods, and I never really liked the pill. The first two months were terrible, I was bleeding so heavily and was cramping so bad. Eventually, the bleeding stopped, and my period came, which was super light but still bad cramps. Now I’m back to spotting with stomach cramps, and I've been on Xulane since May, so I’m hoping my body adjusts soon. Haven’t gotten pregnant either, but I'm not having sex, so lol. Besides the side effects, I’ve never had problems with the application process, and it never falls off as long as I place it around my butt area. I would recommend giving it a try, though, despite all the negative reviews."

• Meg...
• February 4, 2018

For Birth Control "This patch sucks! I haven't been on birth control in over 4 years, and I'm 22. At this point, the pregnancy scares are more manageable than dealing with this crap. I've worn this patch for two weeks; the first week didn't seem too bad, minor headaches and moodiness, but that's fairly common for me. Week two and three days in, I can't stop crying because my nausea and cramps are so horrible, and I have a high pain tolerance. It's frustrating and aggravating to not be able to eat or even stand up for more than a few minutes without feeling like I'm going to puke or pass out. I just took the nasty thing off, screw it. DO NOT USE THIS PATCH."

• Sun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 30, 2017

For Birth Control "I've been on the patch for months now. At first, there was stomach pain and nausea, which I still have sometimes, but now there's weight gain. I'm fatigued 24/7, and my menstrual cramps are 10,000 times worse than they were before."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 16, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on the patch for a month now, going on my 2nd. This is also my first time using any birth control, and so far I'm happy with it. It definitely has done its job with preventing pregnancy. I started on a Monday. Tuesday morning, the 2nd day of use, I was very nauseous for just a little while, and it went away. After that, it was mostly just my poor boyfriend dealing with my mood swings. I was pretty emotional, as expected with all those hormones, and it didn't last long. Aside from that, no other side effects since week one/two. It's perfect for just remembering it once a week. It has stuck very well to the arms. I'll also mention that I got pretty bad cramps before my period. Not sure if that was a side effect, but they were worse than normal."

• Dej...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 15, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been using Xulane for about a year now, and before getting switched to Xulane, I used Ortho for about a year and a half. Sometimes, the patch starts to lift on the sides, but that was with both Ortho and Xulane. The only side effects I've experienced with both types of patches are cramps. I didn't get cramps with my period until I began using the patches. Other than that, I haven't had any other problems with either brand."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2016

For Birth Control "This is horrible. I never used to get cramps, and BAM, they came. I was vomiting, I couldn't get up. They were terrible! I went on vacation, and I kept on vomiting, and I wasn't even on my period! This made me have mood swings, and I would get dizzy for hours during the day. 10 out of 10. I do not recommend, this is terrible."

• 22F...
• February 7, 2017

For Birth Control "I could even last two days with the Xulane. I had the Evra patch years ago and liked it, so I thought I'd give this patch a try. Literally, after having it on for a couple of hours, I got a migraine and then woke up to medium-severe cramps that lasted all day along with the headaches and then nausea. I literally felt sick to my stomach. After taking it off, I was able to feel a little better, no more major cramps but still feel sick. Hoping this goes away soon. I'm absolutely done with BC. Rather be celibate. Oh, and I forgot to mention I literally gained 3/4 lbs within 2 damn days."

• Sex...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 3, 2016

For Birth Control "I can't say enough good things! To start off with, I run low on estrogen, and the patch is packing! My libido is back up, cramps gone, not to mention perky breasts! I feel fantastic. I've tried so many forms of BC, from the IUD (which is godawful) to the patch, and the patch really is great. It's easy to remember and apply. I rotate it from one butt cheek to the other, and it stays on just fine. If you are someone who does well on estrogen-based BC, I recommend the patch."

• Ken...
• April 5, 2016

For Birth Control "I've been on the Xulane patch for a year now. When I first started, everything was great. My periods got lighter, I had a moderate libido, I wasn't nauseous at all, and I had almost zero negative effects. After about four or five months of use, I started getting morning sickness after having my period and putting the patch back on. Now I also have unusual chest pain, back and neck pain all in one, and my mood swings are crazy. My periods have also gotten heavier and my cramps worse than when I first started. I tried switching to the progestin-only pill, but because of the dramatic hormone level change, I was not able to use this very long. Five stars for Xulane because it's done its job at not getting me pregnant."

• Bec...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 21, 2016

For Birth Control "Xulane has been effective as far as keeping me from getting pregnant. However, I have an appointment with my ob-gyn to switch to a new method ASAP. I was on Ortho Evra for about 14 years and absolutely loved it. I experienced no side effects. When I was switched by my insurance to Xulane, the symptoms have multiplied. Started with lack of sex drive and intermittent bleeding. More recently, the cramps have become debilitating, and I have them 2-3 weeks a month. I feel bloated all the time these days. And upon reading everyone else's reviews, I am beginning to wonder if these extra 5-10 lbs are the result of this medicine as well since I haven't been eating any more calories than normal."

• Cin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 30, 2016

For Birth Control "I do not like the patch at all. I'd used the Ortho Evra version years ago in college, and the only downside was the constant tiredness and mood swings. This version of the patch has produced the worst body systems ever. The constant gas/bloating, heavy periods with cramps that last over a week, constant hunger/weight gain, and the mood swings. I've gained roughly 15 lbs, but the kicker is that I do not eat a lot. I don't even have dairy in my normal diet, and I do not eat fried food or junk food. It just seems like my body is packing on the weight still. The only reason why I even gave it a 3 is because of the ease of use and not having to worry about taking it. I am switching off of this soon."