Aurovela Fe 1/20 and Depression: What Users Say (Page 2)

• 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."

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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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!"

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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "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."

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

For Birth Control "If I can stop one person from taking this, it'll be great. One of the worst medications I have ever been on. My gyno has prescribed it due to being diagnosed with PCOS, etc. I have never in my life ever cried more and had complete mental breakdowns in my life. It made me super depressed, I had gained over 20 pounds easily. Etc. It extended my period for over 2 months straight. Please don’t take this."

• Bby...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2022

For Birth Control "I've been on this pill for 6 months, and every day I take the pill, about 4-6 hours after, I feel nauseated. Most of the time, I can push through it, but sometimes I can't. My depression got noticeably worse, and I developed anxiety while taking this pill. The only positive things are it has a $0 copay (at least for me), and I haven't gotten pregnant. 3/10. Do not recommend."

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

For Birth Control "I took this for a month before I immediately got off of it. I originally had been on Lo Loestrin Fe for over a year before my insurance stopped paying for it. Then switched to Microgestin for a few months, which was fine except I was getting occasionally cystic breakouts. Switched to this, and for the first month, I had never been more emotionally unstable. I had the worst mood swings and cried hysterically for no reason (and I don't cry very easily either). It got to the point where I had some rather-dark-thoughts. As soon as I switched back to Lo Loestrin Fe, the depression, mood swings, and frantic crying subsided. I had some 2 months left of the Aurovela Fe, but I would literally never give it to my worst enemy."

• why...
• October 9, 2021

"I was only on the medication for 4 days, but it made my depression, body aches, swelling, brain fog, nausea, etc., much worse. I was trying to give the pill another chance because of my PMDD, but my experience on this pill was awful. Today was my first day off of it, and outside of the nausea, I have more energy, and I am beginning to feel like myself again."

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2022

For Birth Control "Doctor prescribed this medication for my cramps and flow. I took it only for one month. I know the pill reacts differently to everyone, but the symptoms for me were horrible depression and anxiety. I was cramping and spotting also, which wasn't normal. I hope it works for you all, but the doctor said that it was because the estrogen was high for me, so she recommended me something lower."

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 1, 2021

For Birth Control "I switched to this birth control after I was on Etodalac. This one didn’t give me periods, only brown spotting for 4 months, then all of a sudden, it gave me the worst period of my life. All month round, I had breast soreness, terrible cramping, terrible anxiety, and what felt like depression because I would always cry. Do not go on this if you have very bad anxiety because it made mine so bad, it’s absolutely ridiculous."

• Bla...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 1, 2021

For Birth Control "I pride myself on taking care of my 4c natural hair. This pill has made my hair become weak, brittle, extremely dry, and damaged, and even worse, it’s falling out by the handful. I’m completely devastated. I have been using this pill for 3 months. Also experiencing extreme, swollen, and painful breasts. Last night, fluid was leaking from one breast! Extreme mood swings, depression, and anxiety. Almost unable to focus, which is completely outside my character. Came here to see if I was crazy, and I’m clearly not judging by all of these reviews. Today, I’m stopping cold turkey."

• mug...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 28, 2022

For Birth Control "I have been on Aurovela for over a year, I really like it. I started with Blisovi and Junel, but like others have said, my pharmacy substituted it with Aurovela. I honestly see no difference at all. I’ve been on the birth control pill for 6 years, and I never experienced any severe side effects like others have talked about. I do get some hormonal acne, but I’d rather have that than a kid. I did not gain weight or experience increased depression or anxiety (which I am diagnosed with prior to birth control use). I would highly recommend this, as some high-dose pills my friend was on caused hair loss. This medicine is fine, if it affects you badly, just switch!"

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

For Birth Control "I started this birth control in June 2020. It is now November 2020. I had severe depression in the second and third months of taking it. I felt extremely depressed. I was experiencing suicidal thoughts and a complete emptiness that I've never felt. My sex drive is very low. Although it did clear up my acne, and I do struggle with acne. However, the sadness has subsided, but I am currently experiencing some of the worst anxiety of my life. The anxiety is 24/7, and I sometimes cannot sleep. It is debilitating anxiety, where my heart feels like it's beating so fast that I am about to pass out. This is not a good birth control. Please read reviews before considering."

• Amo...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 18, 2025

For Birth Control "I have been taking it for years and should have stopped years ago. I have moments where I have horrible anxiety and depression. I have gained so much weight. It’s also raised my cholesterol levels. The only good thing is my cramps aren’t as painful and don’t cost me anything. I need to find another option."

• Lau...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 18, 2022

For Birth Control "Made me incredibly moody, suicidal, emotionless, and had no sex drive ever."

• kmm...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 24, 2022

For Birth Control "I really liked it at first, made my periods super short and light and no weight gain, but after almost a year of being on it, I've been having irregular periods often and really bad depression."