Contraception Reviews

Vaginal ring and lower back pain

How our community feel they have been impacted by lower back pain on vaginal ring

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

63%

A bit

38%

Out of the 16 reviews for vaginal ring, 6 people (38%) reported lower back pain.

Reviewers that reported lower back pain as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 5 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

I was put on the pill at 18 for irregular periods, had no problems after the normal first months of weight gain and mood changes. Later on I started a shift job in which I was on alternating shifts, 7a-7p, 11a-11p, 3p-3a, 7p-7a it was impossible to continue taking the pill at the same time everyday. Also I was working in a different state than my OBGYN and traveled alot so planning a procedure was not feasible. I was started on the ring and it was so much easier! My mood swings, breast tenderness were less, I lost some weight. Only thing was having all the symptoms of a 5 day period shoved into 3 days-so more blood and worse cramps. Previously I never needed a heating pad or meds-now I do BUT its only for 3 days. Overall best decision ever to switch to NuvaRing.

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Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

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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

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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

56% of vaginal ring reviewers reported headaches

2

Vaginal discharge

50% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal discharge

3

Migraines

50% of vaginal ring reviewers reported migraines

4

Breast enlargement

44% of vaginal ring reviewers reported breast enlargement

5

Dizziness

38% of vaginal ring reviewers reported dizziness


Possible vaginal ring side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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