Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 4)

• Bug...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2022

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "I love Annovera so much. I tried using the pill, but I always forgot to take it, and then I went on the generic version of NuvaRing, which made me so depressed and anxious that I had to get off it immediately. I was worried that nothing would work, but then I got Annovera, and it's been amazing. I don't have to think about it too much, I just put it in my calendar when to take it out and put it back in. It hasn't affected my mood as much as the NuvaRing did, and it even got rid of my cramps! I used to have cramps so bad that I'd curl up on the couch, unable to move. Heating pads and Advil galore, and I'd often be sent home from work because of my pain. Annovera has gotten rid of that, and now I have incredibly minor cramps, and it's amazing! I feel upset I didn't try it sooner because I've missed out on living my life when I was on my period in the past."

• kay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2023

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "Used the NuvaRing for a year and a half, absolutely loved it but gained 10 lbs. I saw the pamphlet for Annovera and talked to my gyno about it. Made the switch. I’ve been using it since the middle of March 2023, it’s now the beginning of June. So far, so good. I’ve noticed that the week before I take it out, I gain water weight. Once I take it out, within a day or two, I lose 2-5 lbs. I know bloating and water weight are normal with any hormonal BC, it’s just annoying. Other than that, I haven’t gained any weight since switching. My breasts are definitely fuller but not bigger. No noticeable side effects other than bloating in the lower abdomen. Had one instance of breakthrough bleeding last month, but it lasted less than a day. I have GAD, so I’m always paranoid about my birth control effectiveness, even though I consider myself a “perfect use” user. With the NuvaRing, I had 100% trust in it, and I know with time I’ll be there with Annovera. Oh, and my libido is back!"

• Cro...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 7, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "I've had the Annovera for several months. Pros: easy to use and remove independently, unlike Nexplanon and Mirena IUD. Weight loss. Unlike other long-term birth control, I did not lose libido. Cons: the most intense abdominal pains constantly. I can hardly eat, it's so bad. Then once I take it out to start my periods, it's horrible cramps and abdominal pains. It's really increased my anxiety, and I have been having short-term memory issues since starting it. Driving me crazy!!!! I refuse to put it back in. I'm just glad I could take this one out myself."

• Anonymous
• May 13, 2023

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "I started using Annovera 3 months ago. I've tried the patch and was on Nexplanon for a long time. I have PCOS, so it's hard for me to find a good fit. I struggle with unbearable periods as well as cystic acne, which is just something that comes with having PCOS. I did a lot of research before trying this birth control, and I want to give a completely honest review. When I saw that most people's reviews said it caused nausea, I expected it to kick in immediately. But honestly, once I put it in, I felt great, and my mood swings started to subside. My first period on it was so light, and I could function without pain for the first time in years. Then the second month came, and I started to get migraines, but they went away. One thing I can note is that my period has been 3-4 days, and I'm hungry all the time. I'm now on my third month, and the only negative thing I have to say is that my breasts are so heavy and have doubled in size. Overall, it's the best birth control I've tried yet, and I sometimes feel it during sex, but it's not a major issue for me."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "I've tried countless birth control pills and the Liletta IUD and terrible side effects from all of those, especially on my mental health. I had almost given up until I saw an advertisement for Annovera and decided to give it a try as a last resort. I'm so glad I did because it has been the best experience for me! I've had almost no side effects as of now, and I've been using it for 3 cycles. It is a little tricky to put in at first, but after some practice, it's no problem. My husband can't feel during sex, and neither can I. My OBGYN said I could use it off-label to skip my periods, but so far, I have been taking it out to have my monthly period, and it has helped so much. My periods used to be so heavy and painful, but I now have no cramping and only 1 day of heavy bleeding. It has been a godsend for me! My health insurance only covered it with prior authorization from my doctor, so be aware of this. After prior authorization, they covered it at 100%. Without any insurance, you're looking at $2000."

• Meg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2020

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "I tried this birth control, Annovera, after my last annual. I took it out after 2 weeks. The side effects were too strong for me to try to wait out the 3-4 months for my body to adjust. I had headaches, no energy, anxiety, and severe bloating any time I ate. I have food intolerance issues that make me prone to bloating, and this birth control exacerbated it. I really wanted it to work because of the convenience, but I switched back to NuvaRing as I wasn’t having any issues with it to begin with."

• And...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 15, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "I’ve been on Annovera for almost 4 months. I have mixed feelings about this birth control. I love the fact that I don’t have to worry about birth control for a year. I know the instructions say to take it out after 21 days, but my doctor told me to just leave it in, and it’s been fine. I haven’t had a period in the 3 months that I’ve used it, and I don’t have any spotting. Sometimes I do get very mild cramping every now and then, but nothing bothersome. What I don’t like is that I did get a yeast infection the 1st week of insertion, and my sex drive is completely gone. I have absolutely no desire for sex, and I’ve never had this problem before. Sex is actually kind of painful due to extreme vaginal dryness, which I’ve never experienced before. I had to stop using the IUD due to the unpleasant side effects, so I’m still searching for the right one. I kind of want to stop using this now due to the lack of sex drive. I do also get the mood swings, but not that often."

• Lul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "This was the worst birth control I’ve ever taken! I love the concept, but it doesn’t work for me. I tried it twice but could not get past the nausea. Both times, I kept it in only one day and got so sick that I couldn’t continue on. Not only was I nauseous, but I also had chills and extreme fatigue to the point where I felt lethargic. I literally couldn’t get out of bed, and I felt so sick. I really, really wanted to love this, but it looks like I’ll be going back to the NuvaRing."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 25, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "I was so excited to have a birth control option that didn’t cause weight gain. I had the worst cramps with Annovera, and I’ve been on Paragard before, which made that experience seem like a walk in the park. My cramps were so crippling, I couldn’t move. I thought I needed to be admitted to the ER. I discontinued it, and now I am completely lost in terms of finding the right contraceptive for me."

• Rio...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 14, 2022

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "I’ve been on Annovera for 3 months, and it’s the best BC I’ve used. I had a Mirena IUD, which gave me severe breakthrough bleeding for a year, then I switched to the pill, where I had breakthrough bleeding for a few months, but it eventually stopped. I switched to Annovera because of the negative effect the pill had on my mood and the annoyance of taking it every day. I’ve seen a huge improvement and would say I’m back to myself, and NO breakthrough bleeding either! (Tip: When changing BC, it’s been helpful to have a full period, then start the new birth control the last day of your period/day after.) The cons I’ve noticed are reduced sex drive and also slight vaginal dryness (this can be fixed with lube, though). My partner and I don’t feel the ring at all during sex, although sometimes I do choose to take it out, as removing it does help the natural lubrication to flow (sorry TMI). During the first 1-2 months, I sometimes felt cramping/discomfort, but this did go away."

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 2, 2022

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "As someone who stopped using birth control pills, took out my IUD, and stopped using NuvaRing after one week, I LOVE Annovera. Seriously. I stopped using birth control pills (Junel Fe) after 3 years because it gave me severe depression and began to make me dry to the point where sex wasn't possible without reapplying lube. I was only 18, thinking that I was going through early menopause or thinking I had a problem. It wasn't me, it was the birth control! Annovera is the best decision I have made for birth control. No depression, no dryness, no irritation. It even made me more wet, which is a plus. The fact that it's long term is nice, and neither my partners nor I feel it in there. The only downside is that for some, it can be a little difficult to put in at first because it's so soft and round, but that's the only negative. Annovera is worth it. Try it out! (By the way, NuvaRing caused a lot of irritation, and the monthly maintenance seemed like too much)"

• So ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "This is day one on this birth control. I had been on Depo-Provera, but I didn’t go for my last injection. I have mild spotting, but it can be from the Depo, not this birth control. I had cramping last night into the AM, but it seems to have stopped. No nausea at all so far. I will give an update once I have been on it a bit longer."

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 9, 2022

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "I switched from Skyla IUD to the Annovera ring. I’ll just say this is the best birth control I have ever tried, although there are two main negatives. As much as I love this birth control, I do not want to use it anymore. It has flatlined my sex drive. And not just that, but I almost cannot have orgasms anymore. Yes, you read correctly. It blocks the sensation inside and outside and causes dryness after many months of use. It feels numb inside and tender too. This ring should be used as a castration device for pedos and rapists. It kills sex drive and sensations almost entirely. I had read another review that mentioned this. It is affecting my marriage. I have had no other side effects from this besides total loss of libido and sensations. I am heartbroken to have to let go of this birth control ring. If you don’t mind those negatives, go for it. The hormone dosage is still very tolerable."

• Ash...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "I've been reading the reviews here, saying they inserted Annovera, and I'm just sitting here, mouth open, bewildered on how anyone got the thing in. I tried several times, and all I got for it was a sore vagina and the pain taking its sweet time to go away. I washed it off, dried it, and it was so slippery, and the fact that it's round makes it impossible for me to get in at all. It just rolls away, and it's so soft that it just folds in half when I try to push it in. I have no clue what to do, and I'll have to contact my doctor and probably fight with my health insurance to get prescribed something I can actually use."

• Hol...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 5, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "DON'T. DO. IT. I have been placed on many different birth controls, and this Annovera is by far the worst. Migraines, vaginal discomfort during sex, no sex drive, painful periods, and to top it all off, I ended up with an infection that placed me in the hospital. I’m currently doubled over with some of the most painful cramps I have ever experienced. Please take it from someone who has tried everything. Explore other options."

• Des...
• January 15, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "I have been using ANNOVERA for four days, and they have been the hardest days of my life. I don’t think I’ll even keep it in a week. A couple of hours after I first inserted it, I had stomach cramps and a headache, but since I always get headaches, I didn’t think too much of it. The next morning, I woke up feeling nauseous and threw up, my body also felt fatigued, so I called out of work. I went back to sleep and woke up again throwing up. I also experienced serious chills. On day three, I was extremely sleepy, and every time I woke up, I felt hot and sweaty like I had a fever. I continuously had chills and a constant headache that made me feel super irritated. Throughout the day, I had noticeable mood swings. Today, day four—I woke up with a fever and headache that has been persistent since I inserted it. The back pain and stomach cramps have come back as well. The migraine is so bad that my eyes literally hurt, and light makes it so much worse. I’ve also had chills all day."

• Mad...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 17, 2020

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "8 months on Annovera. Still the best experience ever. Superior progestin, which is much more like natural progesterone. Research it, ladies. Convenient."

• Sus...
• November 30, 2020

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "I started with Annovera and can only recommend it to all. The sex is great, no side effects at all. Having the ring already for 8 months. Go for it, try it, it is really great."

• Ana...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 10, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "The product is soft, very bendable, and very comfortable. I didn't gain weight. I didn't lose libido, and it didn't give me migraines. So far, I'm very happy with this product."

• sug...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 27, 2021

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "Used many other birth controls, and this, by far, is the best I have used. A bit of nausea the first few weeks, but then after that, it was smooth sailing."

• Lex...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 1, 2020

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "I developed vulvodynia after having sex with this Annovera ring in. I would avoid and use a method that has been on the market longer."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 13, 2022

Ethinyl estradiol / segesterone "Terrible! Uncontrollable crying after keeping it in for 2 months for the first use."

• Syr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 8, 2022

"Worked great for me, no side effects. Removed my extremely painful cramps, but my insurance won't cover it for another year, so back to finding a new birth control."