NUVARING Reviews (ETHINYL ASTADIOL; ETONOGESTREL)Average Rating: 2.3 (852 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare NUVARING with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR NUVARING | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | Contraception | Decrease in libido Decrease of vaginal fluids | Easy use. No fear if you are ill. | F | 29 | 12 years | 11/9/2017 | 5 | To relieve PMDD symptoms | You do have to give yourself 3 months to fully get used to any prescription. The first 3 months I would have cramps almost anytime I used my core muscles (standing up, laughing hard, etc) but they were not painful like my regular cramps. Other than that, I had no extra symptoms from Nuva Ring. It has given me my life back, and taken away my dangerous PMDD symptoms and incredibly painful menstral cycles. It works perfectly with my body, whereas no other birth control would. | F | 23 | 10 years | 5/24/2017 | 2 | Birth control | Omg. Reading these reviews just saved my life. Ended my marriage, weight gain, tired, headaches, dry mouth, don't want to be touched, anxiety, depression, mood swings, everyone on eggshells around me. I only wish is that I could tell my PCP what the root cause of all my problems were for last 6 years was nuvaring!!! He died 2 months ago, rip doc, my problems were shitty birth control. | F | 35 | 10 years Ring | 10/19/2016 | 2 | Pregnancy prevention | I first started taking the NuvaRing when I was 20 years old. I absolutely loved it. I continued to take it for the next 7 years with no noticeable side effects that I can recall. When I turned 27 I got off the birth control for about 3 years. In October I saw my OBGYN and jumped back on the NuvaRing bus. She gave me an actual NuvaRing to insert that Sunday, and a prescription for the rest of the year. After inserting the ring from my doctor I felt completely normal, no complaints. The next month I filled the prescription at the pharmacy and about 2 days after inserting the ring I noticed that I was not horny in the mornings as I usually am. I felt the difference right away but thought I would return to normal soon. After the 3rd ring, I am totally convinced the ring has stolen my sex drive. COMPLETELY STOLEN IT. Sex makes me feel nothing. The thought of it does nothing to me, something is so wrong.. | F | 30 | 10 years 1X day | 12/22/2014 | 5 | Irregular painful periods | Without it in I'm extremely moody. | Lighter periods. Less pain. No weight gain. Convenient. It works. Haven't gotten pregnant on it. | F | 28 | 9 years | 5/13/2016 | 4 | Periods & pregnancy prevention | Decreased libido! I've been on & off NUVARING since I was 18 and NEVER experienced side effects until now. Actually, I think the side effects started after I had my first daughter, almost 4 years ago. But I just thought it was my hormones. My sex drive was almost gone. And it never really came back. Last month, I didn't get the ring because of insurance purposes, and was a total horn dog again!! Much to my husband's excitement. ;) This month... back on the ring and back to being "Eh" about sex. Coincidence?? | F | 27 | 9 years | 8/26/2014 | 3 | Birth control | Vaginal itching/ discharge | Worked fine up until there last two years | F | 33 | 9 years 30 | 5/9/2020 | 3 | Birth Control | I originally started taking NR in 2007/2008 because I was awful at remembering my pill. I was on it for 3 years. During those 3 years I started having severe heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness. Twice I actually blacked out. Resulting in EKG's and wearing a halter monitor. I also experienced instances where I would pass large clots of gray matter. GYN thought after many years of being on b.c. (started at 15) my body needed a break, which is why I quit using it. At the time I never thought the heart issues were related to the NR. Recently, after having my daughter and trying Depo (gained almost 80lbs) I decided to switch back to the NR. It's been almost 3 weeks and suddenly I noticed all those heart issues had returned. It wasn't until I left work early tonight bc the symptoms were so bad and talking to a coworker that it dawned on me this was the common factor. Needless to say I have taken it out and will be contacting my OB/GYN tomorrow. | F | 28 | 8 years | 1/26/2015 | 3 | Contraception/Period Relief | Pros: decreased flow significantly, very little cramping, easy to use. Cons: typically causes nausea the first few days in, retracts heavily from sex drive, makes it a dry, dry desert in there, caused depression, anxiety, hair loss, erratic moodiness, did not appear to alleviate acne issues. | It wasn't until more recently that I thought to attribute any of my long-term suffering with this product, but I'm beginning to think it's the reason behind my depression and hair loss. I am taking additional medication to combat these side-effects, but will probably discontinue the NuvaRing altogether if it means getting my life back. | F | 28 | 8 years 1X M | 12/2/2014 | 3 | Birth Control | I developed gall bladder disease (biliary dyskinesia) and had to have my gall bladder removed. I also grew several benign tumors in my liver, my doctor said they were related to the nuva ring. There were no other side effects, but I seemed to exhibit some of the rarer side effects, unfortunately. No longer taking the ring. | F | 28 | 8 years 1 ring 1X M | 9/4/2012 | 1 | Birth control | I stopped using NR after 8 years during which I had panic attacks, depression, very low sex drive and bouts of horrible fatigue and nausea. I have been off of it for a month (by chance, I forgot to put it in while traveling) and now I feel like a new person. I had no idea NR could cause so many side effects. I always blamed everything and NEVER thought NR could be a major contributor. | Extreme fatigue, dizziness, nausea, very low sex drive, depression | F | 48 | 8 years | 6/8/2016 | 5 | prevent pregnancy | vaginal discharge | Love it! Don't have to take a pill everyday. Never made me as sick as the pills did. | F | 28 | 7 years 1X M | 4/9/2010 | 5 | birth control | none | I absolutely love it never had any major issues and its super easy to take once a month and i dont have to rememeber to take it everyday no mood swings no weight gain i did have an infection once which was easily treated with cream from my gyno and it went away within days i have read some reviews about and it seems bizzare that some women got extremely moody and anxious even suicidial i never had those issues and definitely reccomend to anyone i also hAve not gotten pregnant while on it my boyfriend and i did not use A condom so it definitely works and i never feel during sex or any other daily activies great birth control | F | 22 | 7 years 1 1X M | 6/20/2011 | 4 | Pregnancy prevention | None for me personally. Discuss with your healthcare provider prior to starting nuvaring, some women are at higher risk. | Easy to use. Successfully prevented pregnancy. Partner may feel during intercourse. More expensive than the traditional pill. | F | 29 | 7 years | 2/7/2015 | 2 | Convenience of birth control | Vaginal dryness, depression, mood swings, low libido, sense of hoplessness, weight gain. | I took this for 7 years, and never realized what was causing my problems until I finally came off of it. To the people who are judging those who have had a negative experience with this birth control need to realize that not everyone is the same, people react differently to different medications and hormones. Therefore, I think you need to be less judgemental and rude about other's lifestyles. Just because some of us gained weight from this drug does NOT mean we sit around eating fatty foods all day. Some of us had this problem even while maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Anyway, when I was on the Nuvaring, I was constantly bitchy, mean and never had a sex drive, not to mention my weight was climbing, even though I watched what I ate and tried to work the weight off many times to no avail. However, as soon as I got off of it, I felt better, more sexual, and my weight dropped dramatically. I really wouldn't recommend this drug to anyone based on my experiences, and I think I'll just stick with the diaphram. My libido and body are thanking me now. | F | 23 | 7 years 1X M | 9/27/2012 | 5 | Birth Control & Heavy Periods | Mood swings, teary, irritable in week off. Occasional light cramping after inserting new ring. Increased lubrication, small libido loss BEAUTIFUL light, almost painless periods. Used to have a full week of truly awful pms, inc sore boobs and back aches and heavy bleeding for 5 days with light at the beginning and end. Now 3 day periods, heavy on day 2 with some cramps. | F | 25 | 6 years | 7/7/2012 | 5 | contraceptive | hair loss | I love it! | F | 30 | 6 years 1X day | 2/8/2013 | 5 | birth control-regulate periods | Got occasional yeast infection but 1 dose of Gynazole knocked it down fast. And the occasional infections could have been due to perimenopause. No other side effects | It had no adverse impact on my sex drive nor did I experience any of the other symptoms some wrote about. I was in the process of losing weight when I went on it and the weight loss continued without a problem. My partner could feel it once in a while but it didn't affect the sex. The convenience was terrific. I went off a few months ago to check hormone levels to see where I was in menopause. I had no symptoms when I stopped using it. No need to go back on it now. For those considering Nuvaring, don't be put off by the negative reviews--just try it. It is so much easier to use than pills or patch. | F | 53 | 6 years | 10/10/2008 | 5 | Pregnancy prevention | None! | I absolutely loved the Nuvaring! I have 2 children and have used various forms of b.c. including pills and an IUD. I was so upset when my insurance changed due to job loss and I can no longer afford this method of b.c. I never had periods and it affected me in no way negatively! I am really very shocked to read the negative comments. I always had bad experiences with pills but while finishing up school I will have to switch back. I hate to not have the Nuvaring! For my body it worked the best by far! | F | 31 | 6 years 1X M | 8/24/2011 | 5 | Birth Control | NONE | The first 3 months was the worst. I had emotional stress, mood swings, hot flashes, and low sex drive. You name it and it happened. I stuck to it and kept using the Nuvaring and after the 3 months my body was back to normal and I absolutely love this birth control. The convenience of it just makes it that much better. If you are a strong woman and can get passed the first few months than do it. | F | 26 | 6 years 1X M | 9/3/2010 |
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)