Contraception Reviews

Vaginal ring  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown81825
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Mar 25

Vaginal ring  
•  Stopped using

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.


Mood

Somewhat negative

Skin

No change

Sex drive

Reduced

Weight

No change

Bleeds

Stopped
More regular

Mood

Very positive

Skin

Got worse

Sex drive

Increased

Weight

No change

Cycle return to normal

6 -12 months
While using
 Breast enlargement
 Hair loss
 Body hair getting darker
 Body hair increase
 Cystitis
 Vaginal dryness
After using
Vaginal discharge
Cystitis
Period like cramps

After stopping the birth control I felt like a whole new person. Although coming off of a breakup, I felt like overall happier and more content with my life. I lost my boobs which was SO sad, but the mental affects were definitely better off the ring than on.


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Lowdown38459

7th Mar 23

Hi, I’m feeling the same way. Did you go to a different pill after Gedarel? If so what one?

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7th Mar 23

Hi, I’m feeling the same way. Did you go to a different pill after Gedarel? If so what one?

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Used for 8+ yr
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Vaginal ring  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Mar 25

Vaginal ring  

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Vaginal ring  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  6th Jun 24

NuvaRing  

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.


Improved skin

2 more effects

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Vaginal ring  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Mar 24

Annovera ring  

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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Vaginal ring  
Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  2nd Feb 24

NuvaRing  

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  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
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  •  21st Jan 24

Annovera ring  

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Very negative mood

1 more effect

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

NuvaRing  

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

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Vaginal ring  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  24th Oct 23

NuvaRing  

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

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Vaginal ring  
Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  5th Oct 23

NuvaRing  

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Used for 8+ yr
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Vaginal ring  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Mar 25

Vaginal ring  

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Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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Vaginal ring  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  6th Jun 24

NuvaRing  

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Improved skin

2 more effects

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Vaginal ring  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Mar 24

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Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 8+ yr
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🇺🇸 US
  •  2nd Feb 24

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

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Very negative mood

1 more effect

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

NuvaRing  

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Vaginal ring  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  24th Oct 23

NuvaRing  

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

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Vaginal ring  
Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  5th Oct 23

NuvaRing  

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!


Very positive mood

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