Vaginal ring and weight loss

How our community feel vaginal ring has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

67%

Don't know

13%

Out of the 55 reviews for vaginal ring, 5 people (9%) reported weight loss.

Reviewers that reported weight loss as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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

Vaginal ring  

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

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  5th Jul 21

I like the ring because is very easy to use, you just have to insert it inside the vagina and that’s it, you forget about it until you have to take it out. I’ve experienced changes in my mood the week before my period is supposed to come, it’s very annoying. Also my periods are heavier and more painful than before. Other than that is very comfy and my partner doesn’t feel it when we have sex. I feel like my sex drive is normal and has not change (I’ve been using the ring for about 8 months)


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

1 helpful

0 comments

Vaginal ring common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

49% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal discharge

42% of vaginal ring reviewers reported period like cramps

35% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal dryness

33% of vaginal ring reviewers reported breast enlargement

31% 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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