Aurovela Fe 1/20 for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 3)

• DO...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 9, 2022

"DO NOT TAKE THIS. I have never experienced such depression and suicidal thoughts. It made me gain about 12 pounds, and I never felt like myself, it made me crazy. I’ve always struggled with anxiety, but not like this. I got off of it, and within the first 3 days, I lost 10 pounds, and my friends even noticed a difference in my behavior. I realized how sad I was on a regular basis. This pill has ruined my view on any birth control, and I will never try any form of it again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2022

"I actually don’t have a lot of side effects with this drug. I got on it to help with my periods and clear my skin. My skin cleared up right away, and my period became light and eventually went away. But my period eventually came back and hasn’t gone away in 2 months. I tried to keep taking it to see if it would go away because it’s worked for everything else, but it’s not leaving, so I’m trying Junel. Other than that, it is good, and remember, birth control is different for everyone."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2022

"I’ve been on this pill for about 6 months, and I am stopping it immediately because of the effects it has had on my mental health. I’ve never been this depressed or had anxiety this bad in my life. My feelings get hurt so easily, and I cry almost every day. I can’t control myself when I get the feeling of crying. I’ve cried in front of my family and friends, which I used to never do because it used to take a lot for me to cry. It’s also made me feel really insecure with myself and think so badly of myself because it’s made me so depressed and think so negatively about any and everything in my life. I’ve never experienced this severe mental health issue in my life, please don’t use this birth control. It’s made me lose a lot of weight, too. The only good thing from this was it got rid of my period, and I’ve had clear skin."

• PRR...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 14, 2022

"Awful. I was on Lo Loestrin Fe for my first month of birth control, and I didn’t have any issues besides occasional nausea. When I used Aurovela, within the first couple of days I had awful, pounding headaches every day for hours on end, awful mood swings, and on the last night I took it, I woke up at 3 in the morning with the worst nausea I have ever had and threw up for several minutes and passed out. I knew something was up when I saw such a low rating for this medicine. Maybe it’ll work for some people, but from what I've seen and my own experience, this pill is an awful experience."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 11, 2021

"I was on Aurovela Fe 1/20 for a year, and it definitely made my period a lot lighter, and I never had issues with cramps or anything. The downside is that I used to stay around the same weight for years, but after being on it, I gained 10 pounds. I also used to never really have issues with acne until I started Aurovela. I've now been off of it for a month, and my skin has already gotten so much better!"

• cha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 27, 2022

"So I was on this pill for about a year, but they recently switched me. My experience with this pill was the first month taking it, I bled for a couple of months and had on-and-off nausea. But after that, I noticed that I was gaining weight. Not in my stomach, but more in all the right places, which my genetics play a part. My appetite was increased, and it never worsened my anxiety or depression. I overall had a good experience with this pill."

• Col...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 7, 2021

"Been taking this for 6 months. I switched to the pill from the patch for irregular periods and breakthrough bleeding. My periods were nonexistent until this last month (month 6). I was spotting and passing clots for about a week with severe cramps. I’ve also gained 15-20 pounds depending on what scale I use. I’ve been at the same weight previously for 3+ years, and having that change has drastically made my depression worse. I have anxiety attacks without this pill, and after starting it, the frequency has gone up tremendously. I have a condition called POTS, and my symptoms of tachycardia and hypertension have gotten worse since starting this medication. Upside, I’m not pregnant! Overall, would NOT recommend this drug at ALL."

• Han...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2021

"DO NOT TAKE THIS!! I took only the first 12 days of this pill and had to stop IMMEDIATELY! I have always been happy and active and have never experienced unusual depression or anxiety until I took this! I couldn’t sleep or eat for weeks! I lost 10 pounds and experienced depression on a whole new level. I was away at college and had to call my mom to come get me because I was experiencing suicidal thoughts. DO NOT TAKE THIS. I’ve been off of it for 6 days now and am JUST NOW starting to eat small meals and feel like I’m in my right mind. If you have experienced crippling anxiety and cannot seem to reason, know it’s this medication. This seriously needs to get off of the market ASAP because 78% of girls that take this feel the same way. I’m never taking birth control ever again."

• bec...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 30, 2021

"I have been on Junel, Microgestin, and Aurovela mixed around for almost 2 years and have never had any issues, and this was the first BC I was ever put on. I got on birth control due to extremely painful periods and was scared of side effects, so my OB recommended the low dosage. My only problem with it is that when I’m on the placebo week, my cramps are still extremely painful. I usually just skip the placebo week and move on to the next pack to skip periods. (Checked with my Dr, he was okay with it.) Overall, good BC."

• LJS...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 9, 2022

"If you struggle with mental health, this birth control is definitely not for you. It was prescribed to me by my gyno after a 2-minute conversation with her, and she essentially rushed the conversation because she was very busy and told me that this is what she starts all her patients on. So I took her word for it and took the birth control for about 6 months. My mood stability went out the window and I became very reactive, acting like I was PMSing all the time. I was irritable, sensitive, emotional, and just feeling down all the time. Even after a week of not taking it, I feel so much better mentally. I’m hoping as my body comes back to normal before the BC I feel more like myself again. Additionally, I used to suffer from acne but have had relatively clear skin for the past year. Taking this BC has made my skin flare back up with hormonal acne, and it’s been very frustrating. Not a fan at all of this BC."

• bro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2021

"I was hospitalized from intracranial hypertension from what I believe is from this birth control. I have had a hard time with anxiety before I even took this, but after it has gotten a lot worse, and I had to be put on some meds to regulate it. All I can say is that it made my life so much worse in the matter of two months. Please, run away from this drug as fast as you can."

• Non...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 28, 2021

"I have never had anxiety issues, but after starting on this pill, I stopped sleeping (3 hours a night is all I can ever get) and ANXIETY!!! I thought something else bothered me, but there was nothing going wrong in my life, so I was really puzzled. I have never had anxiety (well, maybe for a day or two here and there like all people, but not for a month day and night). I am not prone to depression or anxiety. I am stopping it today."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 3, 2021

"Breast tenderness, bloating, tiredness, unmotivated, anxious, gastrointestinal issues, dark urine, depression, anxiety, impulsiveness, stomach pains, overeating, acid reflux, insomnia, overall sadness. I do not like this medication. After 12 days, I’m quitting cold turkey!"

• Lei...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2021

"This is the worst birth control I have ever been on. I have gained 7 lbs, had uncontrollable crying, very irregular periods (early and 2 weeks long), awful acne, and lots of cramping/diarrhea. I really do not recommend this birth control. I've been on it about 5 months now."

• Lac...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 4, 2022

"I have been taking Aurovela for 8 months, it makes me extremely irritable, and I haven’t been able to gain weight. I’ve always weighed 125 lbs, and now I struggle to get over 113 lbs. It has also recently stopped my period."

• Aly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2020

"Aurovela Fe 1/20 has made me have severe anxiety, and I have never had anxiety before. I have had some bouts of depression over the years, also managed it without meds, though. This made the episodes more frequent and into deeper depression. I also would get migraines that would last for 2-3 days at a time that wouldn't resolve with Tylenol, Advil, Excedrin, which is also odd for me. Had random menstrual cramps as well, all through the month. When it was the week of my period, it would be heavy: cramps, migraines, nausea, and sore achy legs."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2024

"I have been taking birth control since I was 17 (currently 22). And this is the worst one by far. I’m reading the few reviews that are saying they like it, and I’m not believing it. Yes, I’m aware that birth control has different effects on everyone, but this specific one is messing me up bad. I waited until I was done with my period to start, and it immediately gave me intense cramps that put me into a fetal position. They made me throw up every day since starting (it’s only been two months, but like I said, side effects like this are NOT normal for me at all). My bleeding hasn’t fully stopped and is heavy and light; it flip-flops. And, it has given me both constipation and diarrhea. TMI, but I haven’t had a normal poop in weeks. 0/10, I do not recommend this birth control."

• Hey...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2022

"This was my first birth control I’ve ever taken, and my experience was just plain awful. I’ve dealt with cystic acne my whole life, and this pill has simply worsened it. A week before my period, I would get huge, I mean the biggest painful nodules I’ve ever dealt with. I gained about 8ish pounds, which is normal for most pills, but I would also have so many pregnancy symptoms, which led me to take countless tests. Not to mention it would wake me up in the middle of the night with nausea at least once every week. I know everybody's different, but personally, I had an awful experience, and I would recommend another pill far different from this one. (I was on this for about 4 months)"

• Str...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2020

"The only good thing about this Aurovela Fe 1/20 pill is that I haven't experienced any bloating or weight gain, but it has been giving me bad breakouts and very dry skin, and my Junel had never let my skin feel tight at all."

• Kat...
• December 16, 2020

"I am currently on week four of taking Aurovela because my pharmacist couldn’t get my normal birth control in (Junel Fe 24). I am still new at taking birth control. I have been taking it for about 8 or so months now and haven’t had a problem until now. After switching, I have been experiencing horrible breast pain, and I can also feel lumps. I know it’s normal to experience breast tenderness and develop some acne when starting or changing birth control, but this exceeds breast ‘tenderness.’ I have had breast pain for the entire time I have been taking Aurovela and have had acne breakouts here and there. My anxiety has also picked up as well."

• Wow...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 25, 2021

"I have used this med for probably a year now after it was switched on me through the pharmacy. I really wish I had read these reviews sooner! I haven’t felt like myself for a while and thought I was going crazy! Now I know why. This is the worst birth control ever. I am terrified to try anything new after trying this. Can’t believe birth control can make you feel this way. Horrible!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 22, 2021

"Before going on this medication, I had, for the most part, clear skin and was actually happy with it! I've been doing a nightly skin routine every night to keep it this way! But when I started this birth control, almost instantly, I got acne all along my chin line and lower cheeks. My face is so sore and tender, along with my boobs! And they are also 2 sizes bigger and are constantly sore. I am going to get it switched, as my face looks terrible now. Mood swings come and go as well..."

• Kav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2022

"I have been on other generics for this birth control... Larin Fe 1/20 and Microgestin Fe 1/20. I had a great experience on BOTH of those medications and was on them for about 3 years. No weight gain, clear skin, light/no periods. Then I went off BC for a few years, which brings us to the present. My OB/GYN prescribed me Larin Fe 1/20 again, but my pharmacy couldn't get Larin, so they gave me Aurovela Fe 1/20 instead. Worst. Experience. Ever. Now, I know that it takes time for your body to adjust, but I know my body on this medication in other brands, so I know Aurovela is causing trouble. The worst is the chin acne, bloating (constant), and trouble with constipation. My lifestyle habits haven't changed. I still work out 3-4 times a week and drink plenty of fluid and have a fairly healthy diet that includes fiber. I am not on any other medications either except this pill. I called my pharmacy to switch me to a different brand. If Junel Fe 1/20 doesn't work, I'm switching pharmacies."

• Bea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2022

"Got on the pill for hormone-related anxiety and acne, and for the first few months, on certain days I was sick as a dog. I recommend taking it at night. I now have no side effects, and it's working great, but the point of my review is to tell people to NEVER use a pharmacy that changes brands all the time! My body was getting used to Aurovela, and when I got my third month’s supply, they gave me an entirely different pill and told me they were the same thing, just one was a generic version of Aurovela, LIES! My mother talked to a pharmacist after I was already through with the different pill packs and back on Aurovela, and he said they indeed were not the same. I’m now going to start using ExpressScripts so it's shipped to me directly."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 15, 2021

"I am on my second pack of Aurovela, and so far it has been the worst experience. I used to take Microgestin and never had any side effects. I took a 4-year break from BC as I was single, but recently wanted to start up again due to bad PMDD. Since Microgestin was discontinued, my doc started me on this. I've been in such a funk with depression, anxiety, awful cystic acne, yet I wasn't attributing it to the birth control because I just had COVID, so I thought my body was still recovering. After reading the reviews, though, I know it's the BC. You know when you start your period and you feel ugly for a few days? (i.e. bad complexion, bloated, tired, sad, etc.), well, Aurovela has made me feel like this for over a month. I know BC affects everyone differently, however, I feel like this one is universally terrible, especially if you're already struggling with mental health. For reference, I'm a 26-year-old Latina."