Aubra EQ and Headaches: What Users Say

• Avo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 25, 2019

For Birth Control "Planned Parenthood gave me 18 months' worth of this birth control. I used to take Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for 3 years until they discontinued it, and I was so sad, for me, it was the best birth control and gave me no side effects. The Dr. at PP said Aubra EQ was similar to Ortho. WRONG! I've been on this birth control for 2 months, and it has been bad. The first day I took this pill, immediately I got a huge headache and was nauseous. I still took the pills every day, same time, for 1 month. Throughout the month, I had severe depression, headaches, tiredness, and regular spotting. And now, all of a sudden, I got my period again, which is horrible because I just got my period last week. This birth control is awful, do not take this. I'm getting off this and finding a different brand."

• Jxx...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 22, 2020

For Birth Control "First day on Aubra EQ. It started with a headache, I didn’t think much about it. The second day, I was sure that I must be sick with the flu (or COVID) because I not only had a headache but now was nauseous and feeling terrible. That night, I had a panic attack for no reason, really, all I can think is the BC. Throughout the week, I tried to give myself time to adjust because there were moments I was feeling OK. Yesterday was my last day taking it. Between the headaches, nausea, increase in my anxiety, and depression, I cannot even function. I do NOT recommend. Thinking about going back to NuvaRing, which I had no issues with in the past."

• Sho...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 20, 2022

For Birth Control "I took it for 3 years, and it was great. The last year, I had headaches constantly, sometimes 2-3 times a week. I stopped taking it, and the headaches stopped. I had thought my headaches were caused by lack of drinking water, stress, and an irregular sleep schedule. While on it, my period was super light, like 2 days regular, 2 days spotting, and no back pain. Before Aubra, it was 2 days regular, 3 days light, with back pain on the 1st day. Also, I felt like I became really dumb on Aubra. I hope it was temporary brain fog. I am going to try the diaphragm, no hormones for me. I also don't want anything implanted. It's insane when I hear of women who say after 2-4 months on their birth control, it's easy peasy. I refuse to feel sick for one day. How can I function and take care of my kids? Why is not wanting kids so complicated? Good luck to me. Good luck to everyone. Stay safe."

• Kay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 29, 2023

For Birth Control "I had the implant for a year, and I had the worst headaches, but I never gained weight. Then I switched to the Depo injection and gained so much weight over 3 months. I’ve been on this pill now for 2 months, and only the first two weeks were rough, but so far no baby, no weight gain, and only light spotting. I recommend this birth control."

• Ali...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2022

For Birth Control "I am on my first week of taking Aubra. I take it at night before I go to bed because I have a consistent night routine, and it's best to take your pills at the same time every day. After the first four days, I woke up with three cystic acne pimples on my jawline, but I usually just drink lots of water or tea and apply tea tree oil, and they go away. I also wake up with a weird headache feeling that goes away more towards the afternoon. I'm not much of an emotional person because I have a different perspective in life, so it doesn't affect my mood, but I would say that if you do have mood swings or depression, then you shouldn't start taking this until you're committed to working towards your mental health. Other than that, I don't have much to say because I've just started."

• hop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 8, 2023

For Birth Control "I am in my 4th week of using Aubra EQ. A few things to mention are: this is my first time using birth control, I have a history of emotional instability and mood swings but not to a horrible extent. I am also in a hectic and stressful period as I am graduating soon and going off to college next year. The first 2 weeks I was incredibly emotional and jealous and constantly whining about how miserable I was to my boyfriend, and I would pick random fights over nothing out of nowhere. I also cried every day of my first week, and I felt very unmotivated and paranoid. The third week was better, and I was getting back to normal and I was happier than before. I had a minor breakdown the other day, but it subsided quickly and I was back to normal after about an hour and a half. I have gotten better emotionally since I started, but I have been getting more headaches and I am always tired and foggy. I do not think I have had a long enough trial period to write a proper review on this, but I say try it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 13, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve been on Aubra EQ for about two months now. I do have mood swings every now and then and headaches, but other than that, no side effects. My period cramps improved so much! No weight changes or breast tenderness. I would say be careful taking it if you have depression already because it can affect your mood."

• rav...
• October 11, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been on Aubra EQ for one year. Definitely helped with keeping my periods regular and shorter. But I have headaches still and my sex drive is really low."