NUVARING Reviews (ETHINYL ASTADIOL; ETONOGESTREL)

Average Rating: 2.3 (852 Ratings)

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NUVARING  (ETHINYL ASTADIOL; ETONOGESTREL):  This product is a vaginal ring containing combination hormone medication and is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin (etonogestrel) and an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol). It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle. It also makes vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changes the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. If a fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus, it passes out of the body. Using this product does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).   FDA Approval Date: 2001-10-03 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR NUVARINGCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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 5  Control ovulation No real side effects, except for maybe a little breast tenderness, plus my doctor okayed continuous use, so no mood swings. So far, I've been extremely happy with the ring -- it's quick, easy, neat, and so trouble-free that I barely know it's there. Would recommend to anyone. Well, except for dudes. F 42 1.5 years
1/8/2007
 2  birth control, headaches Daily headaches, anxiety, panic attacks, cramps (when not on my period), reduction of libido My doctor recommended Nuvaring to me because all of the other b/c's I tried gave me headaches or migraines. There were no side effects for the first 3 months of use. After the 3 month mark, I began experiencing headaches on a daily basis. When I talked to my doctor about it, she suggested I try using Nuvaring on a continuous basis instead of taking a week off to have a period. I tried that and the headaches subsided a little, but after 2 months, I then began experiencing extreme anxiety. I had never had a panic attack before. Using this, I had them on a weekly basis. I also began feeling mild menstrual cramps when I wasn't on my period. They were tolerable, but annoying. All of these side effects went away after I stopped using the Nuvaring completely. F 28 9 months
1/8/2007
 2  birth control headaches, decreased sex drive, weight gain, drastic changes in mood. Overall, things started out great on Nuvaring. I can't say how much I like not having to think about taking a pill everyday. Yet, it seems like the bad aspects associated with this medication have crept up on me over the past two years. While Nuvaring does make me have light, short, on time periods, the other side effects associated with it just aren't worth it to me. I plan to try Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo. If that doesn't work, then I plan to quit birth control all together. F 25 2.5 years
1/10/2007
 4  Leveling Hormones Depression, Night Sweats Nuvaring did wonders for the PMS when switched to continuous use. Prior history of depression, so not sure if ring caused depression, but meds were necessary to treat depression recently after being on ring 6 months and off antidepressants for 1 year. F 34 6 months
1/11/2007
 4  birth control Vaginal irritation noticed every few months that makes sex uncomfortable. I lost almost 10 lbs within first 4 months on NuvaRing, but I don't know if it was due the the ring or stress. No emotional side effects at all. I appreciate knowing exactly when my periods will start and end, and I have purposely skipped several periods and have never experienced break through bleeding. F 24 2.5 years
1/13/2007
 3  birth control Anxiety, paranoia, very moody. Sinus symptoms. I know it's very difficult to tell where some symptoms come from, but I am sure my life is going to be a lot better without any hormones. Now I am having a bout with bacterial vaginosis, which I think is definitely from the ring. It is a foreign body after all. And I think my boyfriend will like me a lot better when I get my emotions back to normal. F 26 6 months
1/18/2007
 4  decrease menstrual flow Spotting before period first month only. After this, periods regular and somewhat lighter, but 3rd day of cycle still heavy every month. Periods went from 5-7 days to 3-5 days. High sex drive, constantly fantasizing...CONSTANTLY, and no sex partner, what a waste. Some vision side effects, flashing lights in peripheral vision occassionally,this side effect makes me worried. Hormonally, I feel balanced. Before Nuvaring I was a mess, always overwhelmed and tired. F 35 4 months
1/24/2007
 4  Birth Control Inconvenient vaginal discharge. Breast tenderness when I first started. The NuvaRing is a great and very convenient form of birth control and I would recommend it to anyone. Unfortunately, the discharge it is making my body produce has become too much for me to want to deal with. F 18 8 months
1/29/2007
 2  Birth control Vaginal irritation/itching; decreased sex drive; lack of lubrication I liked that I had to worry about it once every 3 weeks. Only had problem of it coming out during intercourse twice (takes practice to get it in the right spot). Some guys said they could feel it during sex, but said it wasn't a big deal. F 28 7 months
2/5/2007
 1  birth control decreased libido. vaginal dryness - could not get lubricated to save my life (even though previously this wasn't a problem). INTENSE headaches/stomach aches/dizziness on the first day after insertion. INTENSE paranoia and depression on the day after removal. F 27 5 months
2/5/2007
 2  To not get pregnant Sex drive destroyed, increased discharge It is nice that you don't have to think about it every day, but the Nuvaring absolutely killed my sex drive. It was not worth it; I switched back to the pill. F 26 5 months
2/7/2007
 2  To not get pregnant Decreased sex drive. Extremely tired, with headaches, mood swings, and nausea during week without Nuvaring. During the three weeks on, moods stabilized but I lacked energy and motivation to get things done. I went on Nuvaring b/c the pill made me feel nauseous. I think I will go off the Nuvaring and try a different pill to get my sex drive back. Liked the concept of Nuvaring, but I obviously need more progestin. F 37 3 months
2/9/2007
 2  birth control extreme vaginal dryness. reduced sex drive. it was impossible for me to lubricate no matter how badly i wanted to have sex. i was interested in sex, but my body said otherwise. very disappointing because otherwise the nuvaring was great for me. very easy to insert and EXTREMELY comfortable.. to the point of tears. vaginal dryness and reduced sex drive were horrible being that i went on the nuvaring to make sex easier. F 19 3 months
2/15/2007
 4  Birth Control Vaginal discharge, breast tenderness LOVE IT!!!! Have been on the pill for 10 years but switched after the birth of my child because of depression and I would forget to take the pill. Increased libido, not as many mood swings, lost about 10 pounds. So far so good, I will keep taking it. F 28 2 months
2/19/2007
 2  BirthControl Severe depression, i would just start crying for no reason. Very moody. Horrible Horrible period cramps that i had never experienced before. It was great because i only had to worry about it once a month, but with the cramps and depression it wasnt worth it!! F 18 4 months
2/19/2007
 1  regulate period The worst anxiety and depression ever! Moods swings were out of control. Could not stop crying. Had unpredicatble spotting. If yu have any mood swings, seriously question the nuvaring. Many womwn can't tollerate the low dose of hormones. F 36 3 months
2/19/2007
 2  regularity first week was fine....I starting feeling pretty lethargic and unmotivated. Got legs cramps and gave me insominia. Then I started having scalp sensativity..Not sure what that all about but I don't want them jumping overboad on occasion b/c of this drug! Nuva Ring is low, low, low is estrogen but what some don't realize is that it contains a low progestin that is very high acting...If you it up.. you should be able to find inf. about it. Mircete has the same progestin if that help. And birth control pills high in sysnthetic progestin can cause weight gain, hair issues and anxiety and moodies. I am not an expect but I hope this may help someone. F 35 2 days
2/24/2007
 1  Birth Control Consistent cramps throughout the month. Frequent headaches. Pulmonary Embolism. I recently had a pulomonary embolism (blood clot). Doctors concluded that I had the P.E. because I was taking birth control (Nuvaring) and also because I was a smoker. The risk for clotting is listed as a known side effect, but I figured I was invincible. I was a social smoker - found out it doesn't matter how much you smoke it is the combination of hormones and birth control and smoking that puts people at serious health risk. F 25 1 years
3/1/2007
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 1  Birth Control Consistent cramps throughout the month. Frequent headaches. Pulmonary Embolism. I recently had a pulomonary embolism (blood clot). Doctors concluded that I had the P.E. because I was taking birth control (Nuvaring) and also because I was a smoker. The risk for clotting is listed as a known side effect, but I figured I was invincible. I was a social smoker - found out it doesn't matter how much you smoke it is the combination of hormones and birth control and smoking that puts people at serious health risk. F 25 1 years
3/1/2007
 1  cramping, regulate periods, BC unbearable cramps, noticeable weight gain, very lethargic, abdominal pain different from menstrual cramps, heavy bleeding I saw my doctor concerning my unbearable cramps and abdominal pain between periods. I knew that I had cysts, but never wanted to try BC as I am very forgetful and have heard of break through bleeding which I was terrified of. I began my period 2/5/07 and started the nuvaring the day after. It is now March 2, 2007 and my period has yet to end. I have always had my cycle for no longer than 5-6 days, and was only heavy and painful the first 2. This hasn't been "spotting" It has been a full flow PAINFUL month long period. My cramps have gotten incredibly worse as my abdominal pain has as well. Im extremely tired, extremely unhappy and finally ordered my doctor to switch me to a pill. I wouldn't recommend this drug to anyone. Suck it up and take the pill, you'll be much better off. F 20 1 months
3/2/2007
  

NUVARING  (ETHINYL ASTADIOL; ETONOGESTREL):  This product is a vaginal ring containing combination hormone medication and is used to prevent pregnancy. It contains 2 hormones: a progestin (etonogestrel) and an estrogen (ethinyl estradiol). It works mainly by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation) during your menstrual cycle. It also makes vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg (fertilization) and changes the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent attachment of a fertilized egg. If a fertilized egg does not attach to the uterus, it passes out of the body. Using this product does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia).   FDA Approval Date: 2001-10-03 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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