Contraception Reviews

Vaginal ring and decreased sex drive

How our community feel vaginal ring has affected their sex drive

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

29%

Don't know

12%

Out of the 17 reviews for vaginal ring, 10 people (59%) reported decreased sex drive.

Reviewers that reported decreased sex drive as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
33 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4 days ago

Used for 2,5 years, really lowed my libido after some month of use, get me a complete loss after some years. Later suspended for this same reason and because I had a vaginal yeast infection (not used precautions, such as vaginal ovuli with lactobacilli, useful in every hormonal contraception use). Tried years later, but had big problems with increased vaginal discharge (got a vaginal irritation caused by the costant humidity in my lady parts). Very practical (you can forget about it for 3 weeks), but lots of collateral effects (at least for me). You have to try ii to discover if it's good for you or if gives you difficult side effects (it's very personal). If none, can be a very good choise.

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Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th Jun 25

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

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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

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Vaginal ring common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Vaginal discharge

53% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal discharge

2

Headaches

53% of vaginal ring reviewers reported headaches

3

Migraines

47% of vaginal ring reviewers reported migraines

4

Breast enlargement

47% of vaginal ring reviewers reported breast enlargement

5

Dizziness

35% of vaginal ring reviewers reported dizziness


Possible vaginal ring side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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