Contraception Reviews

Vaginal ring and high blood pressure

How our community feel they have been impacted by high blood pressure on vaginal ring

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

80%

Quite a bit

13%

A bit

7%

Out of the 15 reviews for vaginal ring, 3 people (20%) reported high blood pressure.

Reviewers that reported high blood pressure 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

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Somewhat positive mood

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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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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Mar 24

This birth control caused me to have 2 strokes and I almost died. I do not recommend it at all. My doctor insisted I use it and within the first year I had more frequent and more severe headaches. I gained a ton of weight and my cholesterol shot up despite my being a very active vegetarian and working with a dietician. After 18 months on it I had my first stroke and it went undiagnosed, I had a severe headache and I went blind. The hospital sent me home and told me it was "just a migraine." 10 months later I had a massive bilateral stroke that has ruined my life. I am only in my 30s. Run far away from this medication.


Somewhat negative mood

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Vaginal ring common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

60% of vaginal ring reviewers reported headaches

2

Vaginal discharge

53% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal discharge

3

Migraines

47% of vaginal ring reviewers reported migraines

4

Breast enlargement

47% of vaginal ring reviewers reported breast enlargement

5

Dizziness

40% of vaginal ring reviewers reported dizziness


Possible vaginal ring side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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