Contraception Reviews

Vaginal ring and period like cramps

How our community feel they have been impacted by period like cramps on vaginal ring

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

70%

A bit

10%

Quite a bit

10%

A lot

10%

Out of the 10 reviews for vaginal ring, 3 people (30%) reported period like cramps.

Reviewers that reported period like cramps as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  21st Jan 24

I’m not a birth control novice and wanted to try Annovera due to its novel progestin and ease of use. It’s worth noting that I’m extremely sensitive to progestin related side effects. I have never felt worse in my life than the week I used this ring. I endured episodes of uncontrollable vomiting, horrendous body aches, and a constant feeling of internal rage!! Plus, the level of discharge it caused was frankly disturbing and unlike anything I’ve experienced in the past. Felt better almost immediately upon removal. Obviously every person’s experience will be unique but I definitely wouldn’t recommend Annovera to anyone.

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Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  14th Jan 24

First three months were great. No period no break through bleeding no side effects. On month 4 I started having extreme cramps and breakthrough bleeding often. I would remove ring (1 hour) and re insert it due to the cramps. I even tried having regular cycles. Nothing helped with bleeding or cramps. I like not having to take a pill everyday, but I don’t think it’s worth the cramps and break through bleeding.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

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

0 helpful

0 comments

Vaginal ring common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

70% of vaginal ring reviewers reported headaches

2

Vaginal discharge

50% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal discharge

3

Dizziness

40% of vaginal ring reviewers reported dizziness

4

Sweating more than usual

40% of vaginal ring reviewers reported sweating more than usual

5

Migraines

40% of vaginal ring reviewers reported migraines


Possible vaginal ring side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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