Aubra EQ and Nausea: What Users Say

• Sus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2021

For Birth Control "I’m on my 4th month of taking this pill, and honestly, it’s working better for me than any pill has yet! I know it’s still pretty early on to tell, but I am currently at a happy state with it. I was getting super freaked out about trying it after reading all the comments on here. For the first two weeks, I had light spotting, minimal cramping, and mentally felt super positive. Since then, I have experienced some light mood swings and nausea, but nothing compared to what I was dealing with before. My skin has cleared up a lot as well, which has really improved my day-to-day emotions. The worst and only downside is that my boobs are so tender and sore 50% of the time, but it’s worth the trade-off. I’m planning to write another review in a couple more months, though, so I’ll keep you all posted!"

• Cam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2020

For Birth Control "I've only been on Aubra EQ for 2 months and stopping due to a breakup, not the meds. I wanted to leave a review as I really love this one and plan to take the other packs down the road if I get to it before they expire, lol. The first two weeks I felt a bit nauseous and hormonal, wanted to eat more for sure. But I had already expected these things and it was fine, and those symptoms went away fairly quickly. I got used to it fast and gained probably 4-5 pounds in water weight but haven't gained more since, and I also just started an office job where I sit all day. Hormones have been fine and I was worried with the pandemic, etc., but it's been all good. My skin looks great, but it was never too bad anyways, and my hair actually felt more full again, probably due to estrogen in the pill, which is a major, major plus, as I'm in my mid-30s with a 2-year-old, and my hair never came back all the way after the baby. I have noticed some vaginal dryness, but nothing a little lubrication won't fix. All worth it."

• 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."

• csh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 25, 2019

For Birth Control "I have been on Aubra EQ for six months now. I take it at night with food to prevent too much nausea, but I have gone to bed most nights feeling slightly nauseous because of it (not enough to make me throw up or unable to sleep). I have noticed it has definitely given me bad anxiety and makes my mood swings super drastic, when I have never been one to have major mood fluctuations. It has made my PMS really bad and for longer than I usually do. One upside, though, is that it has made my periods way lighter and shorter. I have never had acne, so I do not notice any change in my skin. I have gained maybe 5-10 pounds since I started it, but my water retention is horrible and makes me feel heavier than I am a lot of the times. Overall, this pill can affect everyone differently, so it is worth a try, but I plan on switching birth control soon, mostly because of the drastic mood swings I am constantly fighting to balance."

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2021

For Birth Control "I'm 38 years old and have been on the NuvaRing, patch, and Aubra EQ. I have never had such bad side effects as on Aubra EQ. I should mention that I have depression/anxiety issues since I was 16 years old. Aubra EQ made my depression/anxiety 10 times worse. I didn't want to do anything. Getting out of bed was a challenge. My friends were noticing the dramatic mood change, but I chalked it up to this year being rough. I mean, who didn't feel depressed during a pandemic? But no, it's this birth control. The constant nausea was also overbearing. Top this off with triggering migraines, and I'm done with it completely. I will never consider this birth control again."

• Suz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2019

For Birth Control "Just started Aubra EQ because I needed some affordable birth control. Planned Parenthood gave it to me. Experienced some anxiety at first and some mood swings. Had some very slight nausea. I am 5'4", 120, and 32 years old. I'm a very active person who runs and exercises daily. Weight stayed the same. No gain or loss. I've been sleeping much better since I've been on this."

• Gab...
• November 16, 2020

For Birth Control "I’m on week two of Aubra EQ, and have had a little loss of appetite and some nausea. I know every pill is different, and I need time to let my body adjust to it. I was a little worried taking it due to all the reviews on here, and also because I already suffer from depression and anxiety, but I have not noticed much of a difference in my mental health, which is great. I’ve had a little bit of acne, but nothing alarming, and other than the nausea, I have felt pretty good. I am still going to give it some time to see if my body adjusts to it."

• 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."

• Pro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2020

For Birth Control "I went from Skyla to Aubra EQ. I've been on this pill for about 5 days, and I started bleeding on the second day: light to medium spotting and like a period. I take it at night but wake up super hungry and nauseous. Also, feel very emotional. It is crazy how fast this pill has changed my body. I'm going to give it 3 months, and if it gets worse, I will find something new."

• Bro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 28, 2021

For Birth Control "I am on week 2. I think it is important to note that birth control affects every body differently. But with this pill, I have noticed extreme bloating, nausea, and an increase of appetite. I am going on vacation in a few days with a new boyfriend, so I am a little bummed about the bloating side effect, but oh well! It all comes with being on a birth control, unfortunately. It could be worse. I have experienced some birth controls that gave me extreme emotional mood swings that made me literally feel like I was going crazy. So this one really isn't as bad as some others out there!"