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Below are Nuvaring reviews, ratings, comments submitted by patients and caregivers. Based on a total of 18 ratings/reviews, Nuvaring has an overall score of 7. The effectiveness score is 9.22 and the side effect score is 7.33. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst. This information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as clinical evidence. | | Nuvaring review by 29 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | |   |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Contraception |
| Dosage & duration: | | Single (dosage frequency: once a month) for the period of six months |
| Other conditions: | | None |
| Other drugs taken: | | None | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Required only one application per month, rather than having to take a pill everyday. Was also a lower dosage than the pill, which seems better. Because it is not ingested there was no nausea. |
| Side effects: | | Lower doses can lead to a slight increase in PMS symptoms such as cramping, but these can be combated with mild pain relievers. Sometimes can be felt during intercourse. |
| Comments: | | A plastic ring which releases hormones over a period of three weeks to provide contraceptive benefits. It is inserted into the vagina after your period, left for three weeks and then removed to allow for the next period. |
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| | Nuvaring review by 23 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Contraceptive |
| Dosage & duration: | | 1 Ring (dosage frequency: once a month) for the period of For about 2 years |
| Other conditions: | | None |
| Other drugs taken: | | None | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Treatment benefits were pregnancy prevention and regulation of menstrual cycle. |
| Side effects: | | There were no know side effects caused by the treatment. I was very happy with the absence of side effects and the overall simplicity of the drug. |
| Comments: | | The NuvaRing was inserted once a month and kept in place for three weeks. After the third week, the ring was removed so that a menstrual cycle could ensue. After 7 day, a new ring was inserted. There was no pain associated with the insertion or removal of the ring, nor was there any discomfort during sexual intercourse. Overall I am very pleased with the NuvaRing and will continue to use it until I decide to become pregnant. |
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| | Nuvaring review by 43 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Ineffective |
| Side effects: | | Severe Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Heavy period |
| Dosage & duration: | | One ring per month (dosage frequency: once per month inserted in the vagina) for the period of 2 months |
| Other conditions: | | None |
| Other drugs taken: | | None | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | My bleading slowed. |
| Side effects: | | My peroid lasted 9 days. My personality also changed, I was very irritable and angry. |
| Comments: | | Used for heavy bleading due to fibroids. |
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| | Nuvaring review by 34 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | birth control |
| Dosage & duration: | | 1 every 4 weeks (dosage frequency: every 4 weeks) for the period of still taking it |
| Other conditions: | | NONE |
| Other drugs taken: | | NONE | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | THE NUVARING HAS PROVEN TO BE VERY EFFECTIVE FOR ME. I HAVE HAD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH BIRTH CONTROL THROUGHOUT MY LIFE. HAVING TRIED MANY IF NOT ALL POSSIBLE BIRTH CONTROL TREATMENTS, I BELIEVE THIS IS THE ONE THAT WORKS THE BEST FOR ME. IT IS PRACTICAL AND VERY FEW SIDE EFFECTS WHEN COMPARED TO THE ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES, IUDs OR INJECTIONS. |
| Side effects: | | SO FAR, I HAVE ONLY EXPERIENCED HEADACHES AROUND THE TIME WHEN I TAKE OUT MY RING. |
| Comments: | | IT IS VERY EASY TO USE, YOU INSERT IT IN THE VAGINA, IT STAYS IN FOR 3 WEEKS AND TAKE IT OUT FOR ONE TO HAVE YOUR PERIOD. THEN PUT A NEW ONE IN. VERY EASY TO USE AND THE PARTNER DOES NOT FEEL DISCOMFORT DUE TO THE RING. |
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| | Nuvaring review by 22 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Acne and birth control |
| Dosage & duration: | | one ring inserted monthly (dosage frequency: once a month) for the period of 4 months |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | I switched from Diane 35, a birth control pills recommended specifically for acne and was very worried that the nuva ring would cause an acne flair up, as switching from Diane to Yasmine had. Fortunately my skin stayed just as clear and as a plus no more taking pills nightly |
| Side effects: | | slight vaginal irritation at the end of a cycle, nothing even moderately serious though. |
| Comments: | | Nuva Ring is a brand name birth control method which releases hormones through the vaginal walls. You insert a flexible plastic ring once a month for three weeks and it acts as birth control. |
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| | Nuvaring review by 36 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Birth Control |
| Dosage & duration: | | One per month (dosage frequency: once per month) for the period of 2 years |
| Other conditions: | | None |
| Other drugs taken: | | None | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Birth control |
| Side effects: | | None |
| Comments: | | I kept forgetting to take my daily birth control pill, so my doctor prescribed the Nuvaring. I put it in once, take it out in 3 to 4 weeks, and put a new one in a week later (after menstruation). I don't forget anymore and have no worries about an unwanted pregnancy. |
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| | Nuvaring review by 20 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | Severe Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | birth control |
| Dosage & duration: | | once a month (dosage frequency: monthly) for the period of 1 year |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | I didn't get pregnant, because at the time, I didn't want to have another baby. |
| Side effects: | | I gained a TON of weight, I've been off of the NuvaRing for over a year now, my period is still very speratic and random and I can't seem to get pregnant. With my first baby, I got pregnant immediately, within only a month of trying and now, I can't get pregnant. My periods come along once every 3 to 6 months and are extremely severe, lasting for well over a week and are very heavy. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT!!! |
| Comments: | | I followed the doctors instructions perfectly. |
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| | Nuvaring review by 27 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | birth control |
| Dosage & duration: | | 1 each month (dosage frequency: once a month) for the period of 1 year |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Prevention of pregnancy. I used to insert in my vagina the nuvaring and I had my period just in time. I always knew what day my period was coming. |
| Side effects: | | Headaches..cramping..nausea...dizzines |
| Comments: | | One ring once a month. I had to keep the ring for three weeks in my vagina and then take it out to get my period three days after. I had to insert a new ring in the fourth week. |
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| | Nuvaring review by 36 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | birth control |
| Dosage & duration: | | only one dose exists (dosage frequency: 1 per cycle) for the period of 1 year |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | not having to worry about taking a pill every day, but simply putting it in forgetting about it for 3 weeks and then take it out and be without for a week. simply doesn't get any easier than that. |
| Side effects: | | for about 4 days i have minor flow |
| Comments: | | simply putting it in forgetting about it for 3 weeks and then take it out and be without for a week. simply doesn't get any easier than that. |
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| | Nuvaring review by 25 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Birth Control |
| Dosage & duration: | | One Ring (dosage frequency: once a month) for the period of 2 Months and Still |
| Other conditions: | | None |
| Other drugs taken: | | None | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Ability to have benefits of birth control in the convenience of a ring, that allows freedom from worrying about taking a pill and an unwanted pregnancy. |
| Side effects: | | My first week with the ring I experienced extreme nausea, upset stomach and a tremendous decrease in appetite. These symptoms slowly faded as the weeks passed. Now the only side effects I notice are a less than normal appetite and occasional vaginal irritation, but nothing to painful or bothersome that I feel the need to seek medical treatment. |
| Comments: | | I'm married, I have both a full & part time job and I'm enrolled 15 hrs in school. The ONE LESS STRESS of NOT having to worry about birth control let's me focus on what's important right now. This is my method of choice and will be until I decide I'm ready for children. Nuvaring is reliable... you can't really mess it up. The fact that I don't have to worry about a little pill everyday makes my quality of life better. I have the Nuvaring timer, which you can order from the website, that aids in reminding me that it's time, whether it be insertion or removal, and can be reset for whatever day you choose for insertion. I can see how one might forget they even have it in them. I do not feel it, my husband cannot feel it, and it has not fallen out, like several other women have claimed. I'm very pleased with this and hope that it works as well for others as it has for me. |
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| | Nuvaring review by 20 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | birth control |
| Dosage & duration: | | once every month (dosage frequency: evry 4 months) for the period of two years |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | birth control made easy only once a month |
| Side effects: | | i was nauseaus the fist cuple of months but then the symptoms disapered and it also helped control my period irregularity. |
| Comments: | | WEAR THE RING 3 WEEKS IN A ROW AND REMOVE THE WEEK OF YOUR PERIOD AND INSERT A NEW RING THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER YOUR PERIOD. |
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| | Nuvaring review by 20 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | Moderate Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | birth control |
| Dosage & duration: | | used for one month at a time (dosage frequency: once a month) for the period of 2 years |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | I did not need to take a pill everyday. There were less side effects compared to the amount in other birth controls. My painful cramps went away. |
| Side effects: | | I gained weight, had migraines, and I had mood swings. |
| Comments: | | Although I did not enjoy the side effects of this birth control, it has been the best method I have tried. Very easy to use and it helps for when you have forgetful tendencies. |
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| | Nuvaring review by 23 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | Moderate Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | pregnancy |
| Dosage & duration: | | 1 (dosage frequency: everyday) for the period of everyday |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | I have not gotten pregnate while using, and I can usually not tell the ring is there. |
| Side effects: | | I had a severe headache that lasted a week. Vaginal iching. Loss of sexual desire. |
| Comments: | | Insert one ring for three weeks, then take out for one week. I do know someone with a blood clot that could've lead to a stroke or heartattack while using. |
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| | Nuvaring review by 19 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Birth control/ regular periods. |
| Dosage & duration: | | 1 ring (dosage frequency: 1x/month) for the period of about 8 months so far |
| Other conditions: | | Cystic Fibrosis, Diabetes, Asthma |
| Other drugs taken: | | Too many to list. | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | I have been very happy to have a period on time every month. It gives me the reassurance that I'm not pregnant because usually my periods would be almost half a month to a month late. Also, I have yet to become pregnant, but I still use additional protection at all times. |
| Side effects: | | None. I don't understand how it could bring about side effects really. It doesn't cause weight gain. If you gain weight on this, it's your own fault for eating too much! =] The only thing I can think of is when I go to the bathroom it comes out a bit, but nothing that can't be fixed immediately. Never come completely out yet without me physically removing it. |
| Comments: | | Simple. I would 100% recommend this. |
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| | Nuvaring review by 20 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Birth Control |
| Dosage & duration: | | one ring (dosage frequency: once a month) for the period of 18 months |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Nuvaring is so easy for my because I never have to worry if I forgot to take my pill. I am very forgetful and this has been a great choice for birth control. |
| Side effects: | | I haven't had any at all. |
| Comments: | | Once a month you insert the ring vaginally and leave it there for 3 weeks, replace after your period is over. |
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| | Nuvaring review by 18 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | prevent pregnancy |
| Dosage & duration: | | once a month (dosage frequency: once a year) for the period of 1 year |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | had a more regular period, knew that i would be getting my period 2 days after i took the ring out. could leave the ring in longer if i wanted to and delay my period. did not feel it at all during any activity. never fell out. |
| Side effects: | | i feel as if i get headaches more, and pissed off more. didnt realize it til now that my sex drive has gone down, nastier period. but overall i like it |
| Comments: | | ... |
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| | Nuvaring review by 19 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Highly Effective |
| Side effects: | | Severe Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | birth control |
| Dosage & duration: | | 1 ring per month (dosage frequency: every month) for the period of a year |
| Other conditions: | | none |
| Other drugs taken: | | none | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | very effective birth control, nice not to take pill every day, couldnt feel it while it was inserted, except when exercising. |
| Side effects: | | loss of willpower and motivation, depression, mood swings, high loss of sexual desire, loss of vaginal lubrication, energy loss. I stayed on the ring for a year and recently went off it and within a few days couldnt believe how happy i felt and how my energy went up i had sexual desire motivation and willpower. About two months of being off it i decided to try it again, the last 2 weeks have been horrible im so depressed instantly, i can hardly get out of bed i want to sleep all day and night, cant control my eating and emotions. I have never had problems with depression i am very happy and sucessful, cant believe the mental effects of this birth control, horrible. I wont continue using it. |
| Comments: | | insert one ring for 3 weeks, remove for one week and insert new ring for another 3 weeks |
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| | Nuvaring review by 46 year old male patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Moderately Effective |
| Side effects: | | Extremely Severe Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | Birth Control |
| Dosage & duration: | | Standard NuvaRing Insert (dosage frequency: inserted once each month) for the period of 2 months |
| Other conditions: | | None |
| Other drugs taken: | | None | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | None |
| Side effects: | | Within 2 months, I developed deep vein thrombosis in my left leg and pulmonary emboli in my lungs. Multiple blood clots in my lungs almost killed me. I was lucky to live because the clot lodged in parts of my lungs that were not fatal. |
| Comments: | | Doctor inserted the NuvaRing during the office visit. No literature was provided so was not given the easy opportunity to read about side effects. There was no discussion with the doctor about side effects. |
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