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Vaginal ring and positive mood

How our community feel vaginal ring has affected their moods and emotions

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

39%

Don't know

6%

Out of the 18 reviews for vaginal ring, 4 people (22%) reported positive mood.

Reviewers that reported positive mood as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 days ago

I have Endometriosis and got my first surgery to remove a myoma this year. I had to start using birth control because of the risk of having other myomas and my anemia. I´m using it since 9 months and the first 3 months i was feeling good, even if it doesnt affect at all my bleeding. I was feeling better with my mood/PMS, got bigger boobs but the rest was the same. But, after 4-5 months i started gaining weight, having headahes quite often, still dealing with my anemia, and now i have dryeness in my vagina. Really low libido, my sexual relations are painful, i don´t recognize my body. I´m not able to connect with my body. I have my appointment with my Gyne soon, i´ve decided to stop using it.

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Somewhat positive mood

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th Jun 25

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


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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Vaginal ring common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Vaginal discharge

56% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal discharge

2

Headaches

56% of vaginal ring reviewers reported headaches

3

Migraines

50% of vaginal ring reviewers reported migraines

4

Breast enlargement

50% of vaginal ring reviewers reported breast enlargement

5

Lower back pain

39% of vaginal ring reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible vaginal ring side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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