NuvaRing and weight loss

How our community feel nuvaRing has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

67%

Don't know

14%

Out of the 21 reviews for nuvaRing, 2 people (10%) reported weight loss.

Reviewers that reported weight loss as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

I had a terrible reaction to this unfortunately, despite my optimism. Main symptoms were intense nausea that caused me to not eat for several days, insane anxiety with some panic attacks (especially as I slept) and some depressive thoughts. I took sick days from work believing it was the flu. I thought there is no way birth control could cause these side effects. After a call with my GP, we suspected it could be the ring. I tried to stick with it but on only day 14, awake at 5am due to recurrent panic attacks, I took it out. The next days were perfect. I ate all the food I could and was so grateful for a restful night's sleep. The difference in how I feel is night and day. I understand that this reaction is probably rare but this is what happened to me.

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Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  20th Mar 22

So far the ring has been the absolute best option for me - so easy, few to no side effects, you can skip periods, - overall it just feels like it works more local than the pill...


Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

1 helpful

0 comments

NuvaRing common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

43% of nuvaRing reviewers reported headaches

38% of nuvaRing reviewers reported vaginal discharge

38% of nuvaRing reviewers reported period like cramps

33% of nuvaRing reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

33% of nuvaRing reviewers reported breast enlargement


Possible nuvaRing side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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