Contraception Reviews

NuvaRing and decreased sex drive

How our community feel nuvaRing has affected their sex drive

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Decreased sex drive

50%

No change

30%

Don't know

20%

Out of the 10 reviews for nuvaRing, 5 people (50%) reported decreased sex drive.

Reviewers that reported decreased sex drive as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  6th Apr 25

I love being able to control when I can start my period but my low to no sex drive isn’t for me. My cramping is just as bad (if not worse) than before going on it (the whole reason my gyn prescribed it) but I also now have more clots and dark blood on my period. I can tell my hormones are more regulated though and that’s been good for me mental health most days.

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Improved skin

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  6th Jun 24

I like the ring, I have gained a bit of weight though. I am also very nervous about blood clot risk so I might switch to minipill, but the ring has made my periods very bearable and I can choose to only have them every two months! I also had a decrease in body acne on the ring, particularly on my back. I would recommend this method if you are not overweight, smoke, or are over 35 as the risk of blood clots goes does a lot and it’s easy to use! I also have experienced headaches for the first time in my life since being on this, they’re mild but not fun.


Improved skin

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  24th Oct 23

Very easy to use. Periods were heavy at first but very light on last days. Main problem was discharge. Caused a increase in my migraines


Somewhat negative mood

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NuvaRing common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

60% of nuvaRing reviewers reported headaches

2

Vaginal discharge

40% of nuvaRing reviewers reported vaginal discharge

3

Migraines

40% of nuvaRing reviewers reported migraines

4

Lower back pain

40% of nuvaRing reviewers reported lower back pain

5

Dizziness

30% of nuvaRing reviewers reported dizziness


Possible nuvaRing side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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