Contraception Reviews

Vaginal ring and weight gaining

How our community feel vaginal ring has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Gained weight

60%

No change

40%

Out of the 10 reviews for vaginal ring, 6 people (60%) reported weight gaining.

Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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.

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Improved skin

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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

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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

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Vaginal ring common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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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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