NuvaRing and weight gaining
How our community feel nuvaRing has affected their weight
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
70%
Don't know
15%
Out of the 20 reviews for nuvaRing, 2 people (10%) reported weight gaining.
Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 8th Jul 24
I really loved using the ring, compared to the pill the side effects were minimal and absolutely no bother in remembering it. Unfortunately my doctor just made me come off it as my blood pressure has steadily gone up over 3 years of using it. I did experience loss of sex drive, and vaginal dryness which led to thrush infections. But no changes in mood or skin!
Decreased sex drive
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 9th Sep 23
I didn't have any bad experience with the nuvaring while using it but I stopped 6 years ago and i've had problems with my periods ever since... when I stopped, i was having spotting for 9-10 days before my period, my doctor told me everything would be back to normal after about 3 months, but it's been 6 years. It gradually got better, now i only have 1 to 3 days of spotting before my period. I don't know if the ring caused it but it's getting better and better since i stopped using hormones that's why i think it might be linked.
Improved skin
1 more effect
0 helpful
1 comments
NuvaRing common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
40% of nuvaRing reviewers reported headaches
35% of nuvaRing reviewers reported vaginal discharge
35% of nuvaRing reviewers reported breast enlargement
35% of nuvaRing reviewers reported period like cramps
30% of nuvaRing reviewers reported nausea or vomiting
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