Contraception Reviews

NuvaRing and headaches

How our community feel they have been impacted by headaches on nuvaRing

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

42%

Quite a bit

25%

A bit

17%

A lot

17%

Out of the 12 reviews for nuvaRing, 7 people (58%) reported headaches.

Reviewers that reported headaches as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

Easy to use. However started having severe night sweats and have to sleep with AC very low. Love having regular periods. Went from 7 days of medium heavy bleeding to 3-4 light days. I did have a significant drop in my sex drive and it's now almost nonexistent which I did not know was a side effect. Overall though excellent birth control option

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Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  24th Apr 25

Easy, lacks significant side effects (for me), has worked thus far, BUT I think my period is heavier and the body cramps are worse than normal


Worse skin

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

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0 comments

NuvaRing common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

58% of nuvaRing reviewers reported headaches

2

Vaginal discharge

50% of nuvaRing reviewers reported vaginal discharge

3

Migraines

50% of nuvaRing reviewers reported migraines

4

Dizziness

33% of nuvaRing reviewers reported dizziness

5

Sweating more than usual

33% of nuvaRing reviewers reported sweating more than usual


Possible nuvaRing side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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