Contraception Reviews

Side effects

NuvaRing side effects

3.7

10 reviews

What Lowdown reviewers say

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Mood

60% no impact on mood

Bleeds

40% lighter periods

Sex drive

50% lost sex drive

Weight

60% gained weight

Skin

40% improved skin

Cycle return

100% in 1 month

NuvaRing

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


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • 10% of NuvaRing reviewers reported migraine with aura

  • 10% of NuvaRing reviewers reported tender breasts

  • 10% of NuvaRing reviewers reported hair loss


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • Headaches (60%)
  • Vaginal discharge (40%)
  • Migraines (40%)
  • Lower back pain (40%)
  • Dizziness (30%)
  • Sweating more than usual (30%)
  • Period like cramps (30%)
  • Breast enlargement (20%)
  • Migraine with aura (10%)
  • Tender breasts (10%)
  • Hair loss (10%)
  • Nausea or vomiting (0%)
  • Discomfort wearing contact lenses (0%)
  • Cystitis (0%)
  • Vaginal dryness (0%)
  • Body hair getting darker (0%)
  • High blood pressure (0%)
  • Body hair increase (0%)
  • A latex allergy (0%)
  • Thrush (0%)
  • Pelvic infection (0%)

Reviews

3.7

10 reviews

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Vaginal ring  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

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

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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

0 helpful

0 comments

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

0 helpful

0 comments

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

0 helpful

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

0 helpful

0 comments

Vaginal ring  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  4th Oct 23

NuvaRing  

I generally like my Nuvaring, when I'm responsible about using it correctly. I feel confident that it works and I can forget about it most of the time, until I forget to take it out or put it in on the right day. I have used it to skip a period every once in a while. When used inconsistently like that, in combo with not taking out or putting in on the right days, I developed terrible migraines and strange neurological symptoms, like lightheadedness and scalp numbness/tingling. But when I used it regularly again, the symptoms disappeared. I do think I gained weight on it.


Decreased sex drive

1 more effect

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Vaginal ring  
Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd Aug 23

NuvaRing  

Overall, the birth control is reliable. I like not having to worry about it on a daily basis and it does not interfere with sex.


Improved skin

2 more effects

1 helpful

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