Vaginal ring and headaches
How our community feel they have been impacted by headaches on vaginal ring
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
40%
Quite a bit
20%
A bit
13%
A lot
13%
A great deal
13%
Out of the 15 reviews for vaginal ring, 9 people (60%) reported headaches.
Reviewers that reported headaches 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 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 24th Apr 25
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
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
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Vaginal ring common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
60% of vaginal ring reviewers reported headaches
Vaginal discharge
53% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Migraines
47% of vaginal ring reviewers reported migraines
Breast enlargement
47% of vaginal ring reviewers reported breast enlargement
Dizziness
40% of vaginal ring reviewers reported dizziness