As someone who dislikes condoms and is really concerned about the side effects from the pill, I'm glad I tried Phexxi! I was a little hesitant to try it, but so far it's been great! It's easy to apply and personally I didn't feel anything when using it (in fact, because it's a thicker gel, it was almost like a lube and made sex more enjoyable!!). As someone who does NOT want to get pregnant, I'm c...
CAD | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/25/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.0
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Used EXACTLY as directed and ended up pregnant after 1 month
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anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/23/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 3.0
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I got pregnant on it on the eighth use although each time I used it as instructed. Doesn't seem to work by itself especially during fertile window. I'm bummed because I really wanted it to work.
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KNicole | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/21/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.0
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I got pregnant the first month of using Phexxi. I followed all directions and was immediately pregnant.
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Anonymom | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/16/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.0
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I was using Phexxi as an alternative to getting an IUD after having my first baby since I didn’t want to have any hormones. Got pregnant after about 6 months of us. We were planning on trying again in the next year but not ready for another baby yet. Wish I’d found this page before using it.
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Lisa | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/13/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.0
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I got pregnant on Phexxi the first month of use. Horrible experience. I am very disappointed. Very expensive medication, had to pay out of pocket.
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Kitty18765 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
12/13/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.0
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I used Phexxi TWICE and got pregnant the second time. This is an ineffective form of birth control by itself. Too bad the price tag was $312
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ODog190065 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/13/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.3
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I used Phexxi TWICE. I got pregnant the second time. It is not an effective form of birth control, personally, for me. I will never use it again.
I am very upset because I've always used the pull-out method and it has worked for me. Never got pregnant using the pull-out method hundreds of times. I got pregnant using Phexxi THE SECOND TIME.
Phexxi directions DIDN'T say another form of birth control should be used IN ADDITION to Phexxi. Phexxi claims it has the efficacy of condoms or better (in practice, respectively).
I do not believe this to be true. At least not in my case.
I shared my experience of getting pregnant on Phexxi on an anonymous online social platform and was harassed by people who own stock in Phexxi, EvoFEM Biosciences.
Phexxi is very expensive for me and wasn't covered by my insurance. I paid $300 out of pocket.
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Toooldforababy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/12/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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After being on the pill for nearly 26 years, it started causing breakthrough bleeding for weeks at a time. OB suggested this. Only used once so far, but the burning was pretty intense. I could handle it and hope it gets better, like some have said. I did like that it doubles as a lubricant. Hope we can keep using it.
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Lauren | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/8/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.0
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I'm currently using Phexxi along with the withdrawal method during my fertile window. It's convenient and easy to use. I haven't had any adverse reactions or pregnancies, so I'd say it's doing its job.
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Mary | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
11/23/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.7
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I used it before sex on 4 occasions, and became pregnant the first month of use. It’s very easy to use, and My partner and I liked it- but clearly did not work :(
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Hannah S. | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/20/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.3
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Well, I’ve been using phexxi for 2 months. Got my first ever positive pregnancy test today. I’m 21 and never been pregnant before. But here we are. Thanks phexxi
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JO ANN | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/19/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 4.3
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I am very satisfied with Phexxi. My migraines have been reduced in frequency and intensity.
The lubrication is a big plus for both of us. In fact, I wish we had this 20 years ago.
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Healthy25 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/18/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.7
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I’m in my 20’s and I started using Phexxi. I followed the instructions so dillegently because I was not ready to have children. After 5 months … surprise an unexpected pregnancy. I am so sad and just want other women to know this so that they don’t have to go through this. The product simply doesn’t work.
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Barbara | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/17/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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Finally, a birth control that is non hormonal and actually works.
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Lci | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/16/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.3
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I so badly wanted this to work. Unfortunately the second time I used Phexxi according to package instructions we conceived our 3rd baby. Now I get to break the news to my seven month old and 2 year old. The baby is of course a blessing, but it is clear Phexxi did not work for me.
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June | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/16/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 1.7
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Fallowed directions … pregnant
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Angie | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/8/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 5.0
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Been taking this for a while now, super comfortable, easy, convenient and I trust it completely. It's quite liberating and I will never go back to other methods I think.
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PharmD | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/27/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.0
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I’m a pharmacist, and I did a lot of research on how Phexxi works and how to use it. I followed the directions, but I was pregnant the first month. *palm to face*
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Kayla | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/26/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.3
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I was very excited about finding Phexxi. And my first few weeks of using it seemed great! It was my new “wonderful” solution… since I have yet to find any other form of birth control that suits me. Unfortunately- I got pregnant in my first month on Phexxi! And I was very careful to follow the application instructions perfectly and always had sex within the 1 hr timeframe. I just wanted to add my warning to anyone considering…
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Anonymous | 35-44 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/5/2021
Condition: Birth Control
Overall rating 2.7
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Been on it for two months and used it per the instructions and I got pregnant.
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