Vaginal ring and positive mood
How our community feel vaginal ring has affected their moods and emotions
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
56%
Don't know
4%
Out of the 50 reviews for vaginal ring, 4 people (8%) reported positive mood.
Reviewers that reported positive mood as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 7th Oct 23
Switched to the vaginal ring after using the pill. When first trying it I could feel some pressure in my lower abdomen but this feeling passed after 1 day and havent had it again since using it. The first 2 periods I had were shorter but heavier than usual but after each period (basically the break week) each period got lighter and my 3rd period was lighter than my usual. Apart from that no other side effects - the above ones I experienced I would say linked to my body adjusting to a new contraception (similar to the pill where they tell you the first 3 months you may experience some side effects). I dont feel as moody as when I was on the pill and the great thing is I dont need to remember to take something everyday so the peace of mind is an additional benefit.
Somewhat positive mood
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
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 27th Dec 19
This contraception has helped me so much with my pms symptoms.. i skip my periods and dont get any side effects of this other than a tiny bit of spotting once in a while.. i can really recommend this and it's so nice to not have to this about it every day!
Very positive mood
1 more effect
1 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
42% of vaginal ring reviewers reported period like cramps
36% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal dryness
34% of vaginal ring reviewers reported breast enlargement
30% of vaginal ring reviewers reported tender breasts
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What The Lowdown's Doctors say
Combined contraception can improve your mood, especially if it helps to treat conditions such as PMS, PMDD or troublesome symptoms of other health issues like heavy painful periods, endometriosis or PCOS.
Dr Fran, The Lowdown GP