Aurovela Fe 1/20 and Bleeding: What Users Say

• Moa...
• May 9, 2021

For Birth Control "I started taking Aurovela FE 1/20 on March 12th. It came as a very impulsive decision to seek help for my out-of-control mood swings I would get each month before my cycle. For many years, I just thought I had depression. However, my mother would always tell me to track my feelings around my cycle. Well, I decided to take that chance after another failed relationship. Since I started taking it, I’ve noticed a much better mood and peace of mind. Also, I take the pill continuously. I skip the placebo week and start the next pack. Pretty much, my OBGYN wants to eliminate my cycle. I have experienced breakthrough bleeding, which is normal until my body fully adjusts. I don’t have tender breasts, bloating, or fluid retention like I did before I started the pill. Most of the reviews I’ve read seem to be from others who have taken other pills before starting this. I also take the pill with a small dose of Lexapro for anxiety and depression. I’d give it 10 stars so far."

• Mro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 5, 2025

For Birth Control "I started taking Aurovela after not taking any birth control for a few years. I read these reviews before starting because I am a naturally anxious person about medication side effects, etc., and now I'm on the 2nd week of my fourth pack. It seems like if you transition to it from another pill it can be rough, but starting it fresh (not transitioning) isn't too bad. I had some nausea and was in a very anxious, bad mood for the first couple of weeks, then it evened out. I take it at night right before bed. My symptoms have mostly been PMS at weird times of the month (tender boobs, cravings, irritable) and breakthrough bleeding, but my goal was to alleviate bad cramps, and it has done that. My periods have been so light I have thought maybe I was pregnant, but I saw from other reviews that others have a similar experience. I also have tachycardia, as another reviewer mentioned, and that has gotten more frequent. No weight change or breaking out here in month 4. Hope this helps others!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 24, 2022

For Birth Control "Aurovela was the first birth control pill I tried. It was not the right fit for me. It caused extremely irregular bleeding, where I would either spot all month or not bleed at all. I have always had above-average skin with no acne. But when I started Aurovela, my skin was inflamed with constant breakouts that looked more like a rash. I am also not an emotional person, but found myself crying at everything when I was taking Aurovela. All in all, not my best experience with the pill, but if it works for others, more power to you!"

• Bat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 5, 2021

For Birth Control "This is by far the worst thing I’ve ever been on in my entire life, period, and the OBGYN nurse says everything is “normal” and I should expect three months of this… I started eight days ago, and I was put on this pill to help with light breakthrough bleeding and cycle regulation. The last eight days have been bad! My stomach has been extremely bloated, hard, and descended with a ton of pressure and cycling painful cramps, and to me, the worst part is the endless dark red, sticky, stringy, coagulated blood clots ranging from silver dollar in size to mainly nickel and dime in size. Bleeding through everything constantly, I’ve basically been chained to the toilet for the last eight days because there is so much blood. I honestly thought I might have had a miscarriage because of what’s been coming out of me. The irony is I started taking it to control the bleeding, and now I’m bleeding 10x’s more, 10’s worse! I’m stopping immediately!"

• Anonymous
• December 16, 2020

For Birth Control "I know everyone has different reactions, but I was on this birth control Aurovela Fe 1/20 for two months, and it was awful. I have never really struggled with acne before, I’d always get one or two breakouts here and there, mostly when I was about to get my period. However, after starting this pill, I developed cystic acne all over my face. I tried to wait it out because I know it can take some time to regulate, however, it only was getting worse over time. I also experienced the worst depression I have ever had. My period was great at first, normally I have really heavy periods and bad cramps, and I didn’t have any cramps at all, and it was super light. After the first month, I started to experience breakthrough bleeding and had a two-week-long period, which was super painful and heavy. After that, I decided I couldn’t take it anymore and talked to my doctor. I just didn’t feel like myself at all. After being off of it for only about a week, I feel 10 times better!"

• Kel...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 12, 2023

For Birth Control "Personal Experience: NEVER TAKING AGAIN! This was my very first birth control I had ever taken. Once I started, my period stopped entirely. The cramps I once had ceased to exist, and obviously the flow was a lot less than before. I went to the doctor to make sure it was normal to not have a period, and she assured me that “yes! This is completely normal, we could do this until menopause if you wanted.” I said “okay!” and was happy with it. After a while, I decided that I wanted to stop taking it. Once I stopped, my period came and NEVER left! I mean, months and months went by (13+ months) where I had some sort of bleeding happening. I would have huge blood clots, HEAVY flows, so many cramps, it was a never-ending cycle of buying overnight pads (doubling up on them) and still bleeding on the bed. It was AWFUL! I went to the OBGYN and was tested (sonogram/blood/etc) and was told everything was completely normal and maybe I should just get back on the birth control. Absolutely not! Be careful!"

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

For Birth Control "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

For Birth Control "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."

• Hor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 4, 2022

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill a month. I've been nonstop bleeding for 2 weeks of that month. I was hoping it would stop after a few days, but it's heavier than my normal period was. I have PCOS and was hoping this would help. But the daily nausea, bleeding, and the fact that since I started this I've been so angry and irritable. Everything around me makes me annoyed and just angry. Horrible, constant cramping and leg pains. I do not recommend this pill to anyone. I was gonna try and do another month of it, but I really don't want to feel like this anymore."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 21, 2020

For Birth Control "I've been experiencing breakthrough bleeding for 3 weeks straight; since my Dr. switched me to this brand. I'm looking to switch to another brand ASAP."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 30, 2021

For Birth Control "Bleeding 2 weeks into taking the pill. Some cramping - did not notice any other side effects."