Contraception Reviews

Side effects

NuvaRing side effects

3.7

12 reviews

What Lowdown reviewers say

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Mood

50% no impact on mood

Bleeds

50% lighter periods

Sex drive

58% lost sex drive

Weight

58% gained weight

Skin

42% improved skin

Cycle return

100% in 1 month

NuvaRing

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


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • 8% of NuvaRing reviewers reported discomfort wearing contact lenses

  • 8% of NuvaRing reviewers reported migraine with aura

  • 8% of NuvaRing reviewers reported hair loss


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • Headaches (58%)
  • Vaginal discharge (50%)
  • Migraines (50%)
  • Dizziness (33%)
  • Sweating more than usual (33%)
  • Breast enlargement (33%)
  • Lower back pain (33%)
  • Period like cramps (25%)
  • Tender breasts (25%)
  • High blood pressure (17%)
  • Discomfort wearing contact lenses (8%)
  • Migraine with aura (8%)
  • Hair loss (8%)
  • Nausea or vomiting (0%)
  • Cystitis (0%)
  • Vaginal dryness (0%)
  • Body hair getting darker (0%)
  • Body hair increase (0%)
  • A latex allergy (0%)
  • Thrush (0%)
  • Pelvic infection (0%)

Reviews

3.7

12 reviews

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Vaginal ring  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  today

NuvaRing  

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

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Vaginal ring  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  23rd May 25

NuvaRing  

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

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

NuvaRing  

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

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

NuvaRing  

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.


Improved skin

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Vaginal ring  
Used for 8+ yr
42 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  6th Apr 25

NuvaRing  

I used nuva ring for 10+ years and had no side effects I left it in for 1 month removed it and put in a new ring and never had a period.


Top side effects not reported

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

NuvaRing  

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

Vaginal ring  
Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  2nd Feb 24

NuvaRing  

I was on this birth control for 10 years until I got a blood clot and had to be on blood thinners for a month. Not fun.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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0 comments

Vaginal ring  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  14th Jan 24

NuvaRing  

First three months were great. No period no break through bleeding no side effects. On month 4 I started having extreme cramps and breakthrough bleeding often. I would remove ring (1 hour) and re insert it due to the cramps. I even tried having regular cycles. Nothing helped with bleeding or cramps. I like not having to take a pill everyday, but I don’t think it’s worth the cramps and break through bleeding.


Top side effects not reported

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

NuvaRing  

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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0 comments

Vaginal ring  
Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  5th Oct 23

NuvaRing  

I’ve used NuvaRing for over 20years and highly recommend it. It’s super easy to put in and take out. And I really like that I don’t have to worried about it for 3 weeks!


Very positive mood

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