Contraception Reviews

Contraceptive gel vs Vaginal ring

Contraceptive gel

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Overview

Rated 0.0

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Before sex

Frequency

79% - 86%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rated 4.0

2 reviews

3 weekly

Frequency

91% - 99+%

Effectiveness

Increased

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Contraceptive gel ingredients

Birth control gels include spermicides and a new gel called Phexxi. These gels contain chemicals which prevent sperm from reaching an egg by affecting the sperm's motility and helping to block the cervix (opening into the womb).

Vaginal ring ingredients

Main hormones in Vaginal ring

progestin

What Lowdown reviewers say

Benefits: What this birth control can help with

There are no benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this birth control

Acne or bad skin

Heavy periods

PMS and PMDD

PCOS symptoms

Period pain

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Vaginal ring reviews

2 reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

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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Top side effects not reported

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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.


Top side effects not reported

1 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

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.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

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.


Top side effects not reported

1 helpful

0 comments

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