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 |
| 1 | contraceptive | loss of sex drive, pain during sex, affected boyfriend's penis | At first the nuvaring was great, I began taking it because I was bad at taking the pill on time. But 6-7 months after taking it I began to not have any interest in having sex. It would hurt when we attempted to have sex, kind of like a raw, burning, internal feeling. Also, it would scrath my boyfriends penis and would leave little bumps. I HATE NUVARING. | F | 23 | 8 months 1X day | 5/6/2010 | 1 | Prevent prengancy & control period | Reason I Switched Off: Pain urinating, decrease in vision, no sex drive, massive and steady weight gain (I am an athlete and exercise 2+ hours a day and eat a very strict diet), irritable (to the point of super anger and yelling for no reason), diarrhea, constipation, mild headaches, oozing bubbled wounds on my scalp, thinning hair. All of this in less than two months. | I switched to Nuvaring from Yasmin because Yasmin was giving me really nasty crippling migraine headaches (I had never experienced migraines before that) and I was also hoping to free myself from not having to take a pill once a day… unfortunately I got every horrible and painful side effect that one can get from birth control, even a couple really serious side effects that are listed in the “contact your doctor immediately” category. I have been absolutely miserable the entire time I have taken Nuvaring and based on my experience I would not recommend it. | F | 28 | 2 months 0.120 mg 1X M | 5/5/2010 | 5 | Birth Control | I have really not experienced any side effects. It does thicken any vaginal discharge but I believe is intended as part of contraception. | I switched from oral birth control for ease, lower dose of hormones and one less thing for my liver to process. Just insert and forget about b.c. for 3-4 weeks? No question this is the product for me. | F | 36 | 2 years 1X AN | 5/3/2010 | 2 | Birth Control | weight gain, nausea, loss of sex drive, headache, lack of energy. | Extremely convenient, but side effects were not decreasing. | F | 36 | 4 months 1 1X M | 5/3/2010 | 2 | Regulate period, Birth control | No sex drive, weight gain (about 10 lbs.), moodiness, burning after sex, really heavy periods, bad abdominal cramps | F | 24 | 18 months 1X M | 5/2/2010 | 2 | pregnancy prevention | loss of sex drive, dryness, pain during/after sex, burning/tearing sensation | I think nuva ring is really convenient and I had no acne/weight gain/mood swings with its constant low dose of hormones. It killed (!) my sex drive, I'm pretty sure. My husband and I had been racking it up to law school, wedding stress, you name it, but I've finally figure out it started around the time I started nuva ring. I have an appointment to get mirena next Friday, and I'm really glad to be taking out the ring Sunday forever. | F | 24 | 3 years 1X M | 4/28/2010 | 5 | regulate cycle | None... Maybe some occasional mood swings and cramps during actual period, but that's just part of being a woman | I have been on the Nuvaring about 3 years now and I personally have had no problems with it. I had horrible periods that would last sometimes for months at time. Now, although I do experience some menstrual cramping and irritability, my periods are practically non-existent. They are extremely light and last for about 2-3 days. And as far as the cramps and mood swings go, they were FAR worse before I went on the Nuvaring. I love that I can skip periods if I want to. It's incredibly convenient to not have to take a pill everyday and I like that it's a low dosage of hormones. I have NOT experienced any of the common side effects other people have stated such as the headaches, lack of sex drive, nausea, depression, etc. Although, I know other people who have taken the Nuvaring and hated it, I think the MOST important thing is that it works for me! I recommend that people at least try this, if it doesn't work, then it's not right for you (and that's OK). Everyone's body is going to react differently and it's not like they can make a miracle drug that works perfectly all the time for every single person and has zero side effects. | F | 21 | 3 years 1X M | 4/20/2010 | 4 | perimenopausal symtoms | Some breast tenderness one week before cycle | Has seemed to help with my perimenopausal symptoms. | F | 47 | 2 years .120 mg 1X day | 4/20/2010 | 1 | birth control | no libido, difficulty reaching orgasm, vaginal dryness, vaginal tearing, vertigo, migraines, depression | Seemed to be fine for about 6 months then side effects became increasingly intense. Have been off the ring for about years. Most symptoms disappeared except for the vaginal tearing. The vaginal skin seems to have been weakened--I hope this is not permanent because this totally sucks. | F | 41 | 2.5 years 1X M | 4/19/2010 | 5 | Birth Control | I didn't experience any side effects from this medicine. | I love this type of birth control. I didn't experience any side effects as those with birth control pills (I previously took Loestrin 24 fe and Ortho-tri-cyclen lo) and find it so easy to use. Put it in once a month and take it out three weeks later. | F | 20 | 1 months 1X M | 4/17/2010 | 2 | prevent pregnancy | fatigue, vaginal dryness, loss of sex drive, pain during sex, longer periods | I was dead set on taking Nuva Ring because of its convenience of once a month insertion. I cannot stay on the Nuva Ring due to such a decrease in my sex drive. I don't even want to be touched, and I used to be in the mood all the time. I have felt no climax during sex since I have been on the Nuva Ring. It is depressing and effects other aspects of my life especially as a newlywed. I have also been exhausted by noon everyday, even though I get 8 hours of sleep every day. I cannot determine if this is from the Nuva Ring but it is a possibility. | F | 25 | 5 months 1X M | 4/16/2010 | 3 | To help menstruating | Loss of sex drive, hair loss, mood swings, headaches, breast soreness, weight gain,& loss of energy. | Nuvaring is super convenient and helps me have an easier-going period. My cramps used to be horrible but now they're great. However 6 months into taking th NR, I kept trying to figure out what was causing all these weird things that keep happening to my body. I am young and healthy and should not be having 0 sex interest or sleeping 10-13 hours + a day. I couldn't figure out why I wasn't as interested or could even entertain the idea of sex. I used to not be like that and the only drug/medication I take is Nuvaring. I feel so aggravated and hopeless. So many horrible BC's in the market. | F | 20 | 1 years 1X M | 4/15/2010 | 1 | birth control | Immediately noticed a change in my sex drive and overall mood. I did NOT want anything to with sex. I also became very edgy, detatched and generally depressed. I am prone to depression so this was definitely NOT a good choice for me. | As soon as I removed the Nuvaring, I immediately noticed a change in my mood. The 'fog' lifted and I definitely don't feel like I'm missing out on life anymore. I will be going back to the Mirena IUD when I can afford it. | F | 39 | 2 months 1X day | 4/14/2010 | 3 | birth control | no sex drive, headaches, moodiness, painful intercourse, | The ring was convenient certainly, and actually seemed to make my cramps and period lighter, however it has triggered cluster headaches for me, I am having multiple debilitating headaches a week requiring barbiturates to control symptoms. I have no sex drive whatsoever, I feel like I would rather crochet a blanket, or watch the price is right than have sex... sad indeed. I am in general more moody and emotional. At first I experienced extreme pain and burning following intercourse with the ring in. We found that removing it during sex and putting it back in right away afterward has worked, although like I said I have been more inclined to knit a sweater set than I have been to have sex lately. I will be switching back to ortho tricyclin lo for the time being and considering an IUD. Good Luck ladies! :0) | F | 22 | 4 months 1 ring 1X M | 4/11/2010 | 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 | 2 | birth control | lack of sex drive, migraines, breast tenderness | I have used NuvaRing for over 4 years now. I have loved how easy and effective it is to use. I had a change in insurance and couldn't afford the prescription starting last July. Once I stopped NuvaRing I realized how much more active my husband's and my sex life became, but at that point I attributed it to other changes in our life. In January I had to start on a contracceptive again due to medical reasons, so of course, I chose NuvaRing again, and almost immediately my sex drive went away completely. It has become a chore and I feel like something I have to do. There are so many things that I love about NuvaRing, but I am going to have to find another birth control solution because this is causing a huge rift in my marraige, and this is a side effect that I absolutely cannot live with. | F | 29 | 4 years 1X day | 4/3/2010 | 5 | Birth Control/Painful periods | Vaginal discomfort, occasional breakthrough bleeding/spotting, decreased hormonal acne | Before I went on birth control, I would have incredibly heavy periods, migraines lasting 8-10 days at a time, cramps lasting for 5 days. Initially I tried to skip my period using Seasonale, but just ended up getting constant spotting for up to 10 weeks of the cycle. I switched to this and use the ring for 24 days and take it out for 4. Some months I have a little spotting, but for the most part my period is light now and the migraine only lasts 1-3 days. | F | 33 | 3 years 1X M | 4/2/2010 | 2 | birth control | Internal pain, not much of a menstrual cycle | The 1st time I used this it was given to me by my dr as a free sample and it made my current stress even worse. The 2nd time I tried it I loved it, with the exception (and the reason Im no longer loving it) it hurts. It seamed to press on my internal pressure points or something. I am fairly certain the 1st time I tried it , the ring was alot more flexible, thinner and comfortable | F | 29 | 3 months 1X M | 4/1/2010 | 5 | Birth Control/PMDD | Increased discharge, increased libido, mild alleviation of PMDD symptoms. | I have been on a few different forms of birth control, and so far I like the NuvaRing the best. It doesn't alleviate my PMDD symptoms as much as YAZ did, but is far more effective in the alleviation it gives, because it is more consistently delivered than when I was trying to remember to take a pill daily. I have noticed that I have increased discharge, and increased sexual desire, and that it has changed my natural odor a bit. I have headaches, but those were present before I started on the Ring. As with all medical care and treatment one size does not fit all. Just because it does or doesn't work for me, doesn't mean it will or will not work for you. Best to consult your doctor. | F | 30 | 1X day | 3/11/2010 Patient History | 3 | TO PREVENT PREGNANCY | MOOD SWINGS, PARANOIA, BREAST TENDERNESS, CRAMPING, BREKTHROUGH BLEEDING | I love the nuvaring because it is so nice you only have to think about it twice a month(put in, take out) However, I keep freaking out that I might get pregnant from the first day I put it in. I took ten pregnancy tests by now as well as one blood test.I was bleeding for days when I first put it in. I had a very very light period the first time I removed it. I had cramps, my breasts hurt and I think I am gaining weight. I will wait to take it out and hopefully get my normal period, then I will use it for another month just to ease my mind and I will remove it. First month was crazy, I slept for ten hours and was tired all the time. Even though it is getting better on my second ring I still think that I will remove it and go back to my normal intercourse(which never had me freak out whether Im pregnant or not) | F | 27 | 2 months ??? 1X day | 3/8/2010 |