Contraception Reviews

Vaginal ring and heavier periods

How our community feel vaginal ring has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Lighter

36%

No change

14%

Out of the 14 reviews for vaginal ring, 2 people (14%) reported heavier periods.

Reviewers that reported heavier periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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

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Worse skin

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

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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Vaginal ring common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

57% of vaginal ring reviewers reported headaches

2

Vaginal discharge

50% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal discharge

3

Dizziness

43% of vaginal ring reviewers reported dizziness

4

Migraines

43% of vaginal ring reviewers reported migraines

5

Breast enlargement

43% of vaginal ring reviewers reported breast enlargement


Possible vaginal ring side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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