Contraception Reviews

NuvaRing and heavier periods

How our community feel nuvaRing has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Lighter

46%

No change

9%

Out of the 11 reviews for nuvaRing, 2 people (18%) reported heavier periods.

Reviewers that reported heavier periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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

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Worse skin

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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

2 more effects

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NuvaRing common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

55% of nuvaRing reviewers reported headaches

2

Vaginal discharge

46% of nuvaRing reviewers reported vaginal discharge

3

Migraines

46% of nuvaRing reviewers reported migraines

4

Dizziness

36% of nuvaRing reviewers reported dizziness

5

Lower back pain

36% of nuvaRing reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible nuvaRing side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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