Femring and Pain: What Users Say

• Dee...
• June 28, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Had a hysterectomy at birth, so I have been on a HRT regimen since I was 12. I used all the usual types. Pills, which did nothing, patches, while providing a good steady dose, burned my skin and never stayed on that well, creams, never tried. Femring seems to be the best of the options, though not perfect. With initial insertion, I get a surge of estrogen and feel almost giddy, but can definitely tell when the ring has stopped working, and it does not last 90 days. If insurance would let you replace it at two months, it would actually work well. Sex is way better with the ring than the patch, as dryness was still an issue on the patch, however, it can pull out, and that can be painful. Also, if you aren’t careful, it can be pushed out during a bowel movement. I found the best way to remove it is in the shower, do a deep squat and bear down, and that should push it further down the vagina, making it easier to remove."

• GGa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 15, 2019

For Atrophic Urethritis "Completely took care of my urinary burning and frequency. Used it for 2 years. Insurance changed, and I paid $385/ring for a year anyway. Just switched to Estring, ($95), which is rigid, causes pain, and doesn't work. Comparing Femring to Estring and which is best, I will go back to Femring."

• bet...
• February 1, 2011

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I am 54 years old; I have been using Femring for more than two years. Prescribed 0.5 mg; changed the ring every three months. This past month, I developed intermittent abdominal, low back, and side pain with occasional vaginal discharge; escalated into chronic abdominal pain with fever, chills, nausea, and skin rash, with constant discharge. I removed and discarded the Femring. Pain, fever, and chills quickly subsided; discharge decreased. White blood cell count had escalated. Apparently, my body was rejecting the ring as it was trying to embed itself. My gynecologist has prescribed an antibiotic suppository treatment for infection. It has been four days since I removed the ring; I have been on the antibiotic for only one night and have not experienced the low back, side, and abdominal pain as before removing it."