Contraception Reviews

Vaginal ring and improved skin

How our community feel vaginal ring has affected their skin

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Improved skin

33%

No change

33%

Don't know

25%

Out of the 12 reviews for vaginal ring, 4 people (33%) reported improved skin.

Reviewers that reported improved skin as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

I love being able to control when I can start my period but my low to no sex drive isn’t for me. My cramping is just as bad (if not worse) than before going on it (the whole reason my gyn prescribed it) but I also now have more clots and dark blood on my period. I can tell my hormones are more regulated though and that’s been good for me mental health most days.

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Improved skin

2 more effects

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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

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  2nd Feb 24

I was on this birth control for 10 years until I got a blood clot and had to be on blood thinners for a month. Not fun.


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

58% of vaginal ring reviewers reported headaches

2

Vaginal discharge

50% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal discharge

3

Sweating more than usual

42% of vaginal ring reviewers reported sweating more than usual

4

Breast enlargement

42% of vaginal ring reviewers reported breast enlargement

5

Dizziness

33% of vaginal ring reviewers reported dizziness


Possible vaginal ring side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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