Vaginal ring and lighter periods

How our community feel vaginal ring has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Lighter

53%

No change

16%

Don't know

7%

Out of the 58 reviews for vaginal ring, 31 people (53%) reported lighter periods.

Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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

I tried it once,,had fewer mood swings and lighter periods,I prefer something I can start and stop if I want to ,is a short method of birth control and I like it

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Somewhat positive mood

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 12 - 18 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  13th Apr 26

Have used the ring for a year. In terms of admin it’s an absolute dream. Put it in and set a reminder on my phone to replace in a few weeks. Been absolutely fine for my moods and body and skin, no obvious changes. I take it back to back and have a breakthrough bleed every 3 months. However after about a year on it I’ve developed hormonal post nasal drip, which is driving me absolutely nuts because it’s constant. It’s like I’ve got hayfever. So I’m going to try stopping and see if this resolves. I’m gutted as it was such an easy contraception otherwise.


Somewhat positive mood

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  17th Jun 25

I was recommended the ring after suffering with irregular and heavy periods. I would describe myself as suffering PMDD before and now my moods are so much better. It's easy to insert, I never feel it, and easy to keep in (or briefly take out) when having sex. The ring is great and I recommend to everyone I meet.


Very positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Vaginal ring common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

50% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal discharge

41% of vaginal ring reviewers reported period like cramps

35% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal dryness

33% of vaginal ring reviewers reported breast enlargement

33% of vaginal ring reviewers reported tender breasts


Possible vaginal ring side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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