NuvaRing and lighter periods
How our community feel nuvaRing has affected their periods
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
50%
33%
17%
8%
8%
No change
8%
Out of the 12 reviews for nuvaRing, 6 people (50%) reported lighter periods.
Reviewers that reported lighter periods 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
Somewhat positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 23rd May 25
I believe this birth control is very effective and better than others, though it's given me a lot to deal with mentally. My sex drive has decreased drastically and it makes me feel disconnected with my body so I'm considering trying a new route.
Somewhat positive mood
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
NuvaRing common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
58% of nuvaRing reviewers reported headaches
Vaginal discharge
50% of nuvaRing reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Migraines
50% of nuvaRing reviewers reported migraines
Dizziness
33% of nuvaRing reviewers reported dizziness
Sweating more than usual
33% of nuvaRing reviewers reported sweating more than usual