Hormonal IUD vs Vaginal ring
Hormonal IUD ingredients
Main hormones in Hormonal IUD
progestin
Vaginal ring ingredients
Main hormones in Vaginal ring
progestin
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Hormonal IUD reviews
17 reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 4th Oct 23
I absolutely loved my Mirena for the first 2.5 years... up until my body rejected it and I began to pass the IUD through my cervix. I believe this happened because of rough sex, which Mirena and doctors say can't happen. Well, it happened, and it caused the worst cramping I've experienced, truly debilitating me until I got it removed. I then tried a new IUD and the cramps, although not as bad, returned, accompanied by terrible mood swings and emotional vulnerability. I was told my body wasn't right for an IUD, which is odd because it worked for 2.5 years! I think everyone should still try the IUD, as it was the best birth control I still have ever used... before I couldn't use it anymore.
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Used for 8+ yr
55 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 22nd Sep 23
Easy to use especially for women that are in perimenopause because it can be part of Menopausal hormone therapy. I have had several through my life and recommend- very effective, easy and periods favorable!
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Used for 5 - 8 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 22nd Sep 23
I first got my Mirena IUD when I was 13-14 for hormonal-induced migraines. The insertion was very painful, but the cramping did not last too long after insertion. I had mild spotting for a few months, then my period stopped completely for 5 years. Last year, my period came back and has been irregular since. Overall, my period has been much lighter and my PMS symptoms and menstruation symptoms have been minimal. I also have noticed more stability in my mood and have had decreased migraines since starting my IUD.
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 4th Oct 23
I absolutely loved my Mirena for the first 2.5 years... up until my body rejected it and I began to pass the IUD through my cervix. I believe this happened because of rough sex, which Mirena and doctors say can't happen. Well, it happened, and it caused the worst cramping I've experienced, truly debilitating me until I got it removed. I then tried a new IUD and the cramps, although not as bad, returned, accompanied by terrible mood swings and emotional vulnerability. I was told my body wasn't right for an IUD, which is odd because it worked for 2.5 years! I think everyone should still try the IUD, as it was the best birth control I still have ever used... before I couldn't use it anymore.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 8+ yr
55 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 22nd Sep 23
Easy to use especially for women that are in perimenopause because it can be part of Menopausal hormone therapy. I have had several through my life and recommend- very effective, easy and periods favorable!
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 5 - 8 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 22nd Sep 23
I first got my Mirena IUD when I was 13-14 for hormonal-induced migraines. The insertion was very painful, but the cramping did not last too long after insertion. I had mild spotting for a few months, then my period stopped completely for 5 years. Last year, my period came back and has been irregular since. Overall, my period has been much lighter and my PMS symptoms and menstruation symptoms have been minimal. I also have noticed more stability in my mood and have had decreased migraines since starting my IUD.
Top side effects not reported
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Vaginal ring reviews
4 reviews
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 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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