Side effects
Vaginal ring common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
75% of Vaginal ring reviewers reported headaches
Vaginal discharge
50% of Vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Lower back pain
50% of Vaginal ring reviewers reported lower back pain
Dizziness
38% of Vaginal ring reviewers reported dizziness
Sweating more than usual
38% of Vaginal ring reviewers reported sweating more than usual
Vaginal ring rare side effects
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13% of Vaginal ring reviewers reported body hair getting darker
13% of Vaginal ring reviewers reported high blood pressure
13% of Vaginal ring reviewers reported body hair increase
Possible Vaginal ring side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
- Headaches (75%)
- Vaginal discharge (50%)
- Lower back pain (50%)
- Dizziness (38%)
- Sweating more than usual (38%)
- Migraines (38%)
- Period like cramps (38%)
- Nausea or vomiting (25%)
- Breast enlargement (25%)
- Tender breasts (25%)
- Hair loss (25%)
- Migraine with aura (13%)
- Body hair getting darker (13%)
- High blood pressure (13%)
- Body hair increase (13%)
- Discomfort wearing contact lenses (0%)
- Cystitis (0%)
- Vaginal dryness (0%)
- A latex allergy (0%)
- Thrush (0%)
- Pelvic infection (0%)
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
38 years old
🇺🇸 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.
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Used for 8+ yr
29 years old
🇺🇸 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.
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇺🇸 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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Used for 6 - 12 mo
37 years old
🇺🇸 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.
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 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
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Used for 8+ yr
42 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 5th Oct 23
I’ve used NuvaRing for over 20years and highly recommend it. It’s super easy to put in and take out. And I really like that I don’t have to worried about it for 3 weeks!
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 4th Oct 23
I generally like my Nuvaring, when I'm responsible about using it correctly. I feel confident that it works and I can forget about it most of the time, until I forget to take it out or put it in on the right day. I have used it to skip a period every once in a while. When used inconsistently like that, in combo with not taking out or putting in on the right days, I developed terrible migraines and strange neurological symptoms, like lightheadedness and scalp numbness/tingling. But when I used it regularly again, the symptoms disappeared. I do think I gained weight on it.
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Used for 8+ yr
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3rd Aug 23
Overall, the birth control is reliable. I like not having to worry about it on a daily basis and it does not interfere with sex.
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