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NuvaRing User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

NuvaRing has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 1,189 reviews on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 29% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for NuvaRing

  • anon
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • May 25, 2022

For Birth Control "**DO NOT TAKE** This medication should absolutely be taken off the market. It triggered a manic episode for me along with a loss of sense of identity, personality problems, delusional thinking, and extreme anger outbursts (which, anger, is a trait of my personality I do NOT consider to have.) It made me feel extremely uncomfortable with my gender, as though I was a "child" and my body did not feel "my own." Let it be known a contraceptive can greatly affect your health, physical health, social life, and overall well being. This made not only my hormonal imbalance issues significantly worse, but my entire life, in general - was greatly affected. Anyways, I apologize if this is too much information, yet I feel it needs to be known the seriousness of this medication and the side effects that it has... Make sure you do your research before going on any kind of medication, even a contraceptive that the government will tell you is "safe.""

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  • Tarab...
  • February 16, 2015

For Birth Control "When I began using birth control, I had severe reactions to every pill that the doctor gave me. Of the side effects which are listed on the pamphlet,I had all of them except the most severe ones. I had three periods in 2 months and I was shaking and in a great deal of pain. I am small and to me it felt like a massive overdose. The Nuvaring has been a lifesaver. The ring slowly releases the hormones so I don't feel overwhelmed and saved me from a lot of future worry and stress."

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  • Steph...
  • July 10, 2021

For Birth Control "The worst experience I ever had with birth control. Nova Ring is not for everyone trust me, I experienced very awful. Side effects it’s definitely something I would never like to experience ever again is very scary - it can change a persons personality. Doctors needs to be honest when prescribing this birth-control. I just pray these hormones leave my body soon because I need to feel like myself again"

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  • Tease
  • August 2, 2019

For Birth Control "If you take this medicine, you might as well write your will right after. I'm sure most people will read and ignore the horrible stories like I did because I didn't think it could happen to me. I have always been on birth control since I was 17 years old and now I'm 37. I've never had any issues with them until I took the NuvaRing. My period was extremely heavy, changing pads several times an hour. Then things became worse when I started to have shortness of breath for no reason at all. It turns out I had a pulmonary embolism in both lungs. My lungs were filled with blood and I was near death. I was in the hospital for over a week trying to survive. A hematologist look into why my blood was clotting and it was determined as a direct link to the Nuvaring. Now I can no longer use BC and I have to be on blood thinners for LIFE. Nuvaring has ruined my life!"

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  • Since...
  • March 15, 2014

For Birth Control "My partner and I finally decided to try some alternate methods of birth control. Nuvaring was my first choice because I'm too forgetful to try pills and I must say I've had a mixed experience. I love the fact that I can insert it and forget about it. I don't feel it during sex and it doesn't slip out. It got rid of my reoccurring yeast infections, I even grew a cup size. However, I can't help but notice that I've gained weight especially around my waistline which almost never happens, and my sex drive has decreased. I exercise regularly so I know it had to be the hormones. I experience extreme mood swings, I'm a lot more angry, I find myself depressed, have random urges to cry and my periods are just as painful as before. I just may switch soon."

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  • Gano
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • July 18, 2019

For Birth Control "I initially googled NuvaRing side effects because I was concerned about its impact on childbearing and then came across this site. I’ve been on the ring, I realized just now, for over 10 years. I’ve never had any problems with it at all beside it falling out during sex a few times. However, for the last year I have been having some weird things happen to my body. Random passing out, very intense migraines, nausea, and random leg dumbness. Up until reading others’ stories, I assumed it was just getting older and my body changing into its mid-30s. Now I wonder if it’s due to the NuvaRing. I’m going to try going off it and see what happens. Thank you for sharing your stories."

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  • Anony...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • April 13, 2018

For Birth Control "Was on it for 8 years 1) crushing migraines 2)30 lb creeping weight gain-Without changing diet- spontaneously shed to 20 pounds without trying when off it 3) SEVERE panic disorder 4) 100% loss of sex drive 5) dizziness and vertigo 6) perfumes caused nausea 7) Extremely enhanced sense of smell 8) queasy 9) Light sensitive..pupils like pinholes, even in dim light 10) dry eye 11) chronic diharrea 12) heart rhythm problems when standing for longer than five minutes. 13) hair thinning on scalp 14)decreased sweating 15) hot and cold flashes -23-31 years old 16) heat exhaustion while spending time outside in summer 12) hot all the time- kept the a.c. in my classroom freezing cold 13)vaginal itching 14)gum recession 15) hands and fingers puffy 16) A1C range verging on diabetes even only 15 pounds over healthy BMI range. And guess how many of these symptoms went away after I stopped Nuvaring? EVERY SINGLE ONE"

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 24, 2019

For Birth Control "I have never had bad cramping when I’m on my period. My period is just very heavy but only lasts 3 days. I tried the NuvaRing as the pill really effected my mental state. I loved the ring at first but after one month I realized the side effects are so intense. It started with my legs going numb/aching feeling, than I started crying over nothing and getting aggravated at the littlest things. The worst side effect for me was when I took it out the 4th week to have my period it was the worst pain in my life. I ended up being admitted to the hospital. I truly felt like I was dying. The pain woke me up in the middle of the night, it quickly worsened to the point it was unbearable, and I mean that. I was in so much pain I started sweating and passed out. After that I stopped using the ring and I’m completely back to myself! Please be aware"

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  • SallyS
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 21, 2019

For Birth Control "I am a 18 year old who was relatively healthy before starting the Nuvaring.( I had the Nexplanon before I started the ring) I kept the ring in literally for 2 weeks, and I will have to say that this experience has changed my whole view of birth control. I immediately experienced depression and anxiety both of which I’ve never had a history with. My legs would swell up, I felt dizzy and I had pains in my chest. I had been to the doctors three times in the past two weeks because of these things and I could quite put my finger on why it was happening until recently. I also never thought that vaginal dryness would ever be and issue with me but it was. My sex drive completely disappeared. My body immediately hated this birth control and I am still suffering from the effects of it a week later. Please look at all possible risk and side effects for this birth control before taking it because if I had known I would have steered clear of it."

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  • netsirk
  • July 16, 2014

For Birth Control "NuvaRing caused for me to have no sex drive whatsoever. I've only been on it for 2 weeks and I'm fairly certain it's not allowing me to loose weight. I ride my bike 16 miles daily and have still gained a pound. I've also gotten a urinary tract infection in the 2 weeks. I'm considering getting off of the ring all together."

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  • dtlo
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • March 3, 2020

For Birth Control "If you want to fart and cry for a week every month, then Nuva Ring is right for you. Aside from not wanting to get pregnant, I use this because I’m on a category X drug. I’m not allowed to take this medication unless I’m on birth control. I’m forgetful so the pill was never my friend. Depo made me gain 20 lbs. I dismissed IUDs because of the risk of infection but after 10 yrs of week long mood swings, irritability, crying and farting, I’m going to talk to my doctor about making the switch. It works but at a cost."

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  • Sophie
  • June 8, 2019

For Birth Control "NuvaRing caused anxiety and depression for me. After 3 years of the ring, I was experiencing severe anxiety and feelings of loneliness, restlessness, irritability, fatigue, sadness and I could not understand where it was coming from. After putting the two and two together, I removed the ring and within 24 hours that awful fog lifted and I'm back to myself again. I think NuvaRing is a super alternative to the conventional pill but please watch out for signs of anxiety and/or depression. The different after I took it out was shocking and I really wish that I had been told this could happen. I hate to think how many women are suffering from this debilitating mental health issue without realising that it is their contraception. In terms of application, wear and comfort, the NuvaRing is easy, convenient and overall great. It is easy to apply and causes no problems whatsoever, it has never dislodged or caused discomfort."

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  • skele...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • October 2, 2014

For Birth Control "I love the NuvaRing! I chose to take this one because of metabolic interactions with my lamotrigine and I think I would prefer the NuvaRing to pills even without the lamotrigine interaction. I love that I only have to remember to put it in once a month and remove it for a week 3 weeks later. Prior to starting the NuvaRing I had awful period symptoms. I had really heavy bleeding for 7 days to the point I became anemic due to the blood loss and the NuvaRing has changed my period to being very light and lasting at most 5 days and reduced my previously awful acne. My only problem is that sometimes it slides down inside the vagina and can poke out or be uncomfortable but it can be put back in place with your finger."

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  • Jawbr...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • November 2, 2019

For Birth Control "I’m 29 and I’ve been on Nuva Ring for about 4 years, with a short break where I experimented with the pill again while I was between doctors but the pill made me a psychopath. I chose NuvaRing because it was near impossible to get an IUD without having given birth because of the way my cervix is tilted. I have nothing but positive things to say. I have bipolar disorder with adrenalized anxiety and noticed no increase in anxiety as a result of Nuva Ring which seems to be a major issue for many women on this forum. However, the change in hormones during the off week has a drastic effect on my anxiety. Another complaint someone had was “the worst yeast infection” of their life; I have had a yeast infection with the ring that felt like it would never go away. Turned out I just needed to take the ring out and rinse it more frequently in addition to the normal treatment. Overall, I was very satisfied with my experience."

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  • kelly...
  • October 30, 2015

For Birth Control "so i just felt the need to come on here and put in a good word. it has only been 4 days for me but I haven't had any crazy side effects. The bad so far is: a little nausea, and definitely some dizziness which is improving. I had some fatigue day 1-2 also and some cramping and headache day 3. my sex drive has been insanely high. I feel like I am more sane than normal and kinder lol. I don't feel the ring when its in really and I do have this compulsion to keep checking to make sure its still in there. I have had sex and no change (so far?) in ability to orgasm or vaginal lubrication. Previously I was on loestrin and was experiencing more side effects than this from the get-go. So overall I am happy. I will update after a few weeks and see how its going."

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  • Tasha
  • May 21, 2014

For Birth Control "I absolutely love the Nuvaring! I've been on it for 6 months now and I have had no problems with it! I've had no side effects actually, I think it's helped clear up side effects from the last birth control I was on. My sex life is very normal, if not better. Neither me nor my boyfriend can feel the ring during intercourse. I recommend this to everyone! But also remember that not everyone is the same and this could affect someone else differently!"

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  • Sad...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 15, 2019

For Birth Control "I had used the ring years and years ago and don't recall it impacting me the way it did this time. I have it in for almost a week and yesterday I was so full of self hate. It was awful! I have never felt so depressed and I know myself - this is not me! I couldn't stop crying. I just wanted to be in bed. I was beating myself up so bad. Leading up to yesterday, I definitely noticed a sharp decline in my mood within a day of putting in the ring. It came out today. No thank you!"

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  • Anonymous
  • June 29, 2009

For Birth Control "I have been using the Nuva-ring for about 5 years. I used the Nuva-Ring because I would forget to take the pill. At first things were awesome because I would insert it in and leave it in for 3 weeks. Well over time my moods got weirder and weirder. I'm starting new birth control next month. I'm tired of having bad moods and being sick all the time. I'm not saying I don't recommend it but I know it's not for me anymore."

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  • Jxano
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 4, 2014

For Birth Control "I've been on the Nuvaring for 4 months now. It is effective as a birth control and has cleared up my skin a bit, although I still get a few hormonal cysts a month. It has not affected my mood and it pretty much feels like I'm not on anything. Most days I wonder if it is even in, but it always is when I check. One side effect is I have lost 15 pounds since I started it."

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  • AshDo...
  • March 1, 2021

For Birth Control "It's important to note that I'm not actually sexually active with a male at this time, I use NuvaRing to stop painful menses, so I can't actually rate on its anti-pregnancy effectiveness. So far, I'm very happy with it. It hasn't lowered my mood or made me irritable at all, I think the extra dose of hormones has actually put more of a pep in my step. It's super easy to use, you just put it "up there" and can forget about it for 3 weeks. You can leave it out for the fourth week to get your period and put another ring in to skip it. It's nice to be the one in control and be able to switch it up at ease. The fact that a single ring lasts so long is very convenient cause you don't have to keep returning to the pharmacy all the time, a couple of packs feel like they last you forever. The packets also come with calendar stickers to help you remember when to change the rings. I would 11/10 recommend trying it."

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  • Erinr...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • May 4, 2020

For Birth Control "I had a mostly positive experience with the Nuvaring, but ultimately discontinued use. Pros: I have a clinical diagnosis of endometriosis, and the ring made symptoms like cramping, heavy bleeding, nausea, and vomiting less frequent and more bearable. My skin was beautiful. My cystic acne disappeared, and I only got 1-2 small, almost undetectable pimples a month. I also loved how convenient the ring is. It’s so much easier to remember to change your ring every 3-4 weeks than take a pill at the same exact time every single day. Cons: The first few months I had some mood swings and got frustrated and angry at little things. This did taper off. Noticeably lowered sex drive (but this might be more connected to endometriosis pain). Near constant spotting. I would spot 8 weeks on, 1-2 weeks off. Spotting was the only reason I discontinued use. I wish my body reacted better to these hormones, because it really is a fantastic BC option. I would recommend it to a friend."

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  • muneca
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • April 29, 2015

For Birth Control "i love nuvaring. it works wonders for me .. i dont even feel it nor does my partner, and yes of course if a man finishes inside u , ur protected from pregnancy honey! thats what its for. it has never slip out . that probably happens to these woman that have the looses cuchi! lol , The only bad side effect that i get is mild to severe nausea and some acne. sometimes im not even hungry but that any birth control with estrogen will make u nauseous because of the estrogen. every body is different but i would highly recommend it"

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  • Anonymous
  • September 7, 2009

For Birth Control "I have always used Natural Family Planning until my husband and I started working at the same hospital and our hours made it impossible to keep track of everything like we had previously. I decided I'd try the lowest dose of Birth Control which is the Nuva ring. I had it in for less than one week because I became extremely depressed, crying spells, constipated, and nauseated. All of this mattered but I felt like my body needed to adjust to this... until, after sex I was bleeding and the left side of my vagina was very painful. "

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  • Carol...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 6, 2014

For Birth Control "I absolutely love Nuva Ring. I can't feel it and neither can my partner during sex. I wouldn't recommend this unless you are in a relationship because the man can feel it while fingering but not sex. I love the fact that I don't even have to think about taking my birth control. My face seems to be clearer. A lot of women said their sex drive went down but I feel like mine went up. I highly recommend the NuvaRing to everyone I know."

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  • The...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 25, 2014

For Birth Control "I was recently diagnosed with endometriosis and my gynaecologist initially recommended the Mirena to help manage it. The inserting process was impossible and so dismissed. Next up was the patch... Worst decision of my life. Nausea, vomiting, extreme fatigue.. That lasted me 3 days. Next up was the Nuva Ring. I'm going into my third week and so far it's doing better than anything else I've tried. My side effects are awful headaches and cramps here and there. Other than that I feel perfectly fine. If the headache gets bad I simply use a pain killer and voila! I'll definitely recommend to anyone that can't use a high dose contraceptive like me. I think the low dose in the ring could make a huge difference. Can't knock it till you try it!"

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