Does vaginal ring cause thrush?
How our community feel they have been impacted by thrush on vaginal ring
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
73%
A bit
18%
Quite a bit
9%
Out of the 45 reviews for vaginal ring, 0 people (0%) reported thrush.
Reviewers that reported thrush as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 11th Aug 23
Unfortunately this contraception made me feel very sad! It led to a continuous low mood, of which I have experienced with the pill previously. I basically just cried a lot for two months and so decided to stop using it. I liked that this could be a short term solution (more short term than the coil) and it was easy to insert/remove. It was not uncomfortable.
Top side effects not reported
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2nd Jan 22
I have been on the NuvaRing for over 3 years now and have definitely found it to be the most effective and positive contraceptive I've tried. My favourite thing being the convenience of it, as its in place for three weeks at a time. I've not had any significant side effects using this method, unlike with contraceptive pills, the nausea is much less for example. The only potential negative I've had from this, is lowered sex drive but this came about after prolonged use. If you're comfortable with inserting tampons etc. then I don't think you'd have any issues with inserting and using this method of contraception.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 5th Jul 21
I like the ring because is very easy to use, you just have to insert it inside the vagina and that’s it, you forget about it until you have to take it out. I’ve experienced changes in my mood the week before my period is supposed to come, it’s very annoying. Also my periods are heavier and more painful than before. Other than that is very comfy and my partner doesn’t feel it when we have sex. I feel like my sex drive is normal and has not change (I’ve been using the ring for about 8 months)
Top side effects not reported
1 helpful
0 comments
Vaginal ring common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
56% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal discharge
42% of vaginal ring reviewers reported period like cramps
38% of vaginal ring reviewers reported vaginal dryness
31% of vaginal ring reviewers reported breast enlargement
31% of vaginal ring reviewers reported tender breasts