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.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
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
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
Vaginal ring common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Vaginal discharge
53% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Headaches
53% of vaginal ring reviewers reported headaches
Migraines
47% of vaginal ring reviewers reported migraines
Breast enlargement
47% of vaginal ring reviewers reported breast enlargement
Dizziness
35% of vaginal ring reviewers reported dizziness

