Vaginal ring and periods to stop
How our community feel vaginal ring has affected their periods
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
33%
33%
25%
No change
17%
8%
8%
Out of the 12 reviews for vaginal ring, 3 people (25%) reported periods to stop.
Reviewers that reported periods to stop as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 8+ yr
42 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
I used nuva ring for 10+ years and had no side effects I left it in for 1 month removed it and put in a new ring and never had a period.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 17th Mar 25
Although I didn't get any physical symptoms, I did find notable mental side effects. History: I did have anxiety before starting the medication. Beginning (first month): I was an absolute raging b*tch. I could not control my anger. I was angry and crying all the time. I couldn't focus on anything. It was horrible. I felt like a monster. After the first month symptoms definitely leveled out. Like I said, no physical symptoms, but I noticed that the brain fog/inability to focus continued and although I did not experience clinical depression, I did feel like I just lost my overall happiness.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
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
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Vaginal ring common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
58% of vaginal ring reviewers reported headaches
Vaginal discharge
50% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Sweating more than usual
42% of vaginal ring reviewers reported sweating more than usual
Breast enlargement
42% of vaginal ring reviewers reported breast enlargement
Dizziness
33% of vaginal ring reviewers reported dizziness