Aurovela Fe 1/20 and Bloating: What Users Say

• BCh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2021

For Birth Control "This is the 3rd time I have attempted to take birth control. I have severe ovulation issues, and my doctor thought trying a “low dose pill” would help. Aurovela Fe is absolutely awful. I’m on my 2nd month, week 2 of the pack, and I’ve never experienced anxiety and mood swings this severely in my life! Sobbing, crying, even having emotional breakdowns. I have GI issues already, and this pill has made them even worse. And the breast tenderness?! I thought they just hurt, but my significant other even mentioned how much larger they looked. Oh, and the bloating is also severe, like really bad. I’m 31, and I’ve never felt like my life was spiraling out of control until I started taking this. I’m not even giving it a chance to “level out.” I will be stopping cold turkey. If I could give this zero stars...I would give it a negative 5."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 4, 2021

For Birth Control "My pelvic health doctor suggested this birth control as a way to help with ovarian cysts and cycle-related pains. I was on it for 4 months. I started having a lot of sleeping problems, anxiety (especially at night), breast tenderness, severe bloating, gas pains, digestion complications. I also experienced some depression, feelings of despair, and dread. I thought it was all from my stressful job (RN), but I didn't have these issues before taking this bc. I gave it 4 months for my body to adjust to it, but this is not a good fit for me. I've been off the birth control for 5 days now and noticed a HUGE difference in my digestion, my fluid retention has improved, and I have been sleeping better at night and no longer dread what the next day will bring. Hopefully, this review will help others as well."

• 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!"

• wan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2020

For Birth Control "If you have a history of depression and/or anxiety, this birth control pill Aurovela Fe 1/20 may make it worse. I have depression and anxiety that I have been treated for for 5 years now and been stable on medication. I have been taking Microgestin Fe 1/20 for about 3 years now, and my pharmacy ran out of everything, and this was their only option. Within 3 weeks, I am experiencing depression and anxiety similar to when I was first diagnosed with depression and wasn’t in treatment for it. It’s awful. I feel terrible. Aurovela Fe 1/20 has given me side effects of me being extremely bloated, my breasts are insanely huge and so sore, I have acne breakouts in 6 places on my face and all over my chest and collarbone area. This pill is absolutely awful, and I hate how it makes me feel. The pharmacist assured me it was all the same active ingredients, and I shouldn't notice a change. Well, when I’m 3 weeks into it and having suicidal thoughts return for the first time in 5 years, and this has been the only change, I beg to differ."

• lin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 12, 2022

For Birth Control "This is my first time using Aurovela or the pill as birth control. In the beginning, I experienced nausea and breast tenderness. Over time, the breast tenderness went away, but the nausea is constant. I didn’t think the pill was the reason, but I woke up out of my sleep one night crying about something I thought I was over. My anxiety is through the roof, and I’ve never had a problem with it before. I take my pill at 8 every night, so I didn’t feel as sick as the pill would make me. Now I’m on month 2, and I've had cramping, bloating, painful headaches, etc. All the reviews I’ve read I can relate to, the only good part is not being pregnant and having clear skin, but other than that, this pill kicks me in the butt! I’ve also had spotting weeks before my period."

• use...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 12, 2022

For Birth Control "I took this birth control for a year. Positive Effects: For about 11 months, it made all my acne and pore congestion completely disappear. This was really why I remained on the medication for so long despite the bad side effects. It also made my period disappear during placebo week starting at the 3rd month. It did reduce my libido a tiny bit, but not to the point where it made me not want sex or my boyfriend. Negative Effects: At around 12 months, my skin began breaking out. Not extreme breakouts, but I no longer had flawless skin as I had for 11 months. I experienced extreme bloating for the first couple of months. Extreme like intense discomfort. This did get 'better', but I was always bloated the entire year of taking this medication. I did realize that my mood swings got worse while taking this pill."

• 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!"

• Str...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 16, 2020

For Birth Control "The only good thing about this Aurovela Fe 1/20 pill is that I haven't experienced any bloating or weight gain, but it has been giving me bad breakouts and very dry skin, and my Junel had never let my skin feel tight at all."

• Kav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 1, 2022

For Birth Control "I have been on other generics for this birth control... Larin Fe 1/20 and Microgestin Fe 1/20. I had a great experience on BOTH of those medications and was on them for about 3 years. No weight gain, clear skin, light/no periods. Then I went off BC for a few years, which brings us to the present. My OB/GYN prescribed me Larin Fe 1/20 again, but my pharmacy couldn't get Larin, so they gave me Aurovela Fe 1/20 instead. Worst. Experience. Ever. Now, I know that it takes time for your body to adjust, but I know my body on this medication in other brands, so I know Aurovela is causing trouble. The worst is the chin acne, bloating (constant), and trouble with constipation. My lifestyle habits haven't changed. I still work out 3-4 times a week and drink plenty of fluid and have a fairly healthy diet that includes fiber. I am not on any other medications either except this pill. I called my pharmacy to switch me to a different brand. If Junel Fe 1/20 doesn't work, I'm switching pharmacies."

• MSa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2020

For Birth Control "I was wary of taking Aurovela Fe 1/20 at first as I normally take Junel 1/2 FE until my pharmacy had to give me this one due to shortage. During the first month, I hadn't had any problems with bloating, weight gain, or sudden mood swings, but at nearly the third week, I did experience some bad chin acne till the end of my days."

• Mya...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2021

For Birth Control "So far, I’ve only experienced bloating and breast soreness and fullness. I already have fibroadenomas in my breast, so it makes them really sore and tender. Emotions are a little higher than usual, but I still recommend."

• tur...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2024

For Birth Control "I'm on night 4 of taking this. I was forcibly switched from something else, can't remember. They switch all the time. I'm experiencing really uncomfortable bloating for 4 days. Nipples hurt too."