{"id":26639,"date":"2021-04-21T13:00:39","date_gmt":"2021-04-21T17:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=26639"},"modified":"2023-08-04T15:57:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T19:57:58","slug":"nuvaring-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/nuvaring-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"NuvaRing side effects and how to avoid them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#nuvaring-side-effects\">NuvaRing side effects<\/a> | <a href=\"#irregular-periods\">Irregular periods<\/a> | <a href=\"#yeast-infections\">Yeast infections<\/a> | <a href=\"#acne\">Acne<\/a> | <a href=\"#serious-side-effects\">Serious side effects<\/a> | <a href=\"#depression\">Depression<\/a> | <a href=\"#blood-clots\">Blood clots<\/a> | <a href=\"#TSS\">TSS<\/a> | <a href=\"#how-long-do-side-effects-last\">How long do side effects last?<\/a> | <a href=\"#warnings\">Warnings<\/a> | <a href=\"#interactions\">Interactions<\/a> | <a href=\"#how-to-avoid-side-effects\">How to avoid side effects<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ig7JrwmzJZ8?rel=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NuvaRing (progestin and estrogen) is a vaginal ring that\u2019s a form of birth control for women. The ring is latex-free and flexible. NuvaRing is about two inches wide and transparent in color. As a combination hormonal contraceptive, NuvaRing releases two hormones continuously over a three-week period when inserted into the vagina. When used correctly, NuvaRing can be highly effective at preventing unwanted pregnancy. Like all forms of birth control, there are some NuvaRing side effects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important for women to determine with their healthcare provider what form of birth control is right for them and their bodies. While NuvaRing may work great for some, it may not be a great fit for others. This article is going to dive into some of the possible side effects and interactions caused by NuvaRing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/nuvaring\/what-is\"><b>What is NuvaRing?<\/b><\/a><b> | <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/nuvaring\"><b>Free NuvaRing coupons<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"nuvaring-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common side effects of NuvaRing\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/online.epocrates.com\/drugs\/270805\/NuvaRing\/Adverse-Reactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reported from women who have used the birth control method NuvaRing:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea and vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular vaginal bleeding\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast tenderness or pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches including migraines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acne\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal pain\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in sex drive\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaginal discomfort or irritation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaginal discharge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in moods or emotions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painful menstrual periods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaginal injury due to broken ring<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ring falling out<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less common side effects include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood sugar, especially in women who have diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High fat (cholesterol, triglycerides) levels in blood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blotchy darkening of the skin\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaginal yeast infection\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye discomfort (problems with wearing contact lens)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluid retention<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"irregular-periods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular periods\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different methods of birth control (including birth control pills, the birth control shot, intrauterine devices also called IUDs) can affect your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nuvaring.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">menstrual period<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in different ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While using NuvaRing, some women may experience bleeding during times when they are not on their menstrual period. The amount of bleeding can vary from person to person. This bleeding may present as slight staining to breakthrough bleeding much like a regular period. Bleeding between periods is more common for new users. However, for some women, this bleeding continues throughout use. Such bleeding usually does not suggest any serious problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most women will still have a period while using NuvaRing. They can experience changes in their periods, including length of period and changes in flow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible to miss a period while using NuvaRing even if a woman is not pregnant. However, if a woman does miss her period, she should consider a chance of pregnancy if she removed NuvaRing during the usage time for longer than three hours or if she did not insert a new ring within a week of taking out the old one. A woman may also be pregnant after missing a period if she left NuvaRing in for a duration exceeding four weeks or if she misses two periods consecutively while using NuvaRing correctly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"yeast-infections\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yeast infections\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal birth control can cause imbalances that lead to yeast infections. NuvaRing is a hormonal birth control method, so there is a chance that women who use it may experience yeast infections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormone birth control methods can alter the balance of hormones in the body and cause an overgrowth of yeast in the vagina. Women\u2019s bodies usually already have a healthy balance of yeast, but when there\u2019s too much yeast, it can cause infections and discomfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a woman thinks she may have a yeast infection, she can identify it with the following symptoms:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thick, white discharge\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching or burning\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red or swollen vagina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discomfort during sexual intercourse\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/yeast-infection-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yeast infection is treatable<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at home with over-the-counter (OTC) products. Women can go to their local pharmacy and find products to treat mild yeast infections.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/home-remedies-for-yeast-infection\/\"><b>Home remedies for yeast infections<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women should go to their OB-GYN if they experience a severe yeast infection. If OTC treatment is not helping a yeast infection, a stronger medication may be needed that can only be prescribed by a professional. If women experience extremely painful or amplified symptoms, they should consult with their provider right away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following indicate a need to contact a healthcare professional:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yeast infection that lasts more than a week while being treated with OTC products\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent yeast infections (four or more in a year)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, or vaginal discharge with a foul or unpleasant odor\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who are pregnant or nursing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"acne\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acne\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many women experience <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plannedparenthood.org\/learn\/birth-control\/birth-control-vaginal-ring-nuvaring\/what-are-disadvantages-nuvaring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hormonal acne<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> both during their period and in general. Hormone imbalances can cause acne, so it only makes sense that hormonal birth control could as well. NuvaRing does list acne as a potential side effect when using the product.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If women experience a hormone imbalance while using NuvaRing, they may experience more acne. On the flip side, NuvaRing can also decrease acne if women have a hormone imbalance before starting hormonal contraceptives. So for women experiencing hormonal acne and interested in a hormonal contraceptive option, NuvaRing could help decrease their acne while providing pregnancy prevention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/best-birth-control-for-acne\/\"><b>The best birth control pill for acne treatment<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"serious-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious side effects of NuvaRing\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NuvaRing has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/black-box-warning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">black box warning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the FDA\u2019s most strict warning for medications. Black box warnings are established to alert healthcare providers and patients about serious side effects that can result in injury or death.<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2005\/021187s012lbl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NuvaRing\u2019s black box warning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> relates to cigarette smoking and how it increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects from combination contraceptive use. This risk increases with age and with heavy smoking (15 or more cigarettes per day) and has a higher risk in women over 35. Women who use combination hormonal contraceptives, including NuvaRing, should be strongly advised not to smoke.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While serious side effects are typically not common, there are instances reported where NuvaRing users have experienced more serious side effects. If women experience serious or persistent side effects, they should contact a healthcare professional promptly or seek medical help if necessary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiovascular side effects (stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, heart complications and heart attack, thrombosis and thromboembolism, or high blood pressure)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pancreatitis\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anaphylaxis or anaphylactoid reaction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypersensitivity reaction\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hepatic adenoma\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cholestasis\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gallbladder disease\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erythema multiforme\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ocular lesions\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porphyria<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"depression\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another potential side effect while using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nuvaring.com\/risks-side-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NuvaRing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is depression or changes in mood. Since hormone levels can greatly affect a person\u2019s moods, depression can develop when the body adjusts to hormones when starting NuvaRing and during regular use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who have suffered from depression previously are at higher risk of experiencing depression while using NuvaRing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women should always contact their healthcare provider if they think they may be experiencing depression. This is especially important if women have any thoughts of self-harm, suicide, or thoughts of harming others. For free and confidential support, there is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1-800-273-8255.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"blood-clots\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood clots\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A serious potential side effect while using NuvaRing is blood clots. This side effect relates to the black box warning associated with NuvaRing. There are certain women who are at a higher risk for clotting including those who are older than 35, obese, or smoke.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The risk for blood clots is highest when women first start using NuvaRing and when they re-start NuvaRing after not using it for at least one month. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nuvaring.com\/risks-side-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of women who used NuvaRing, the risk of getting a blood clot was similar to the risk in women who used oral combination birth control pills. Examples of serious blood clots are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legs (deep vein thrombosis)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lungs (pulmonary embolism)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eyes (loss of eyesight)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart (heart attack)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brain (stroke)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women should seek medical attention immediately if they experience any of the following symptoms associated with blood clots:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent leg pain\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in vision, including blindness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellowing of the skin and eyes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness or loss of feeling in limbs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden headache that is extremely painful\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain or pressure in the chest\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty speaking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"TSS\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another serious potential side effect of NuvaRing is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/toxic-shock-syndrome-tss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">toxic shock syndrome (TSS)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is a form of severe damage and illness that happens when bacteria release toxins into the bloodstream.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the ring is inserted into the vagina, there is the possibility that NuvaRing can provide a place for harmful bacteria to grow. It is very important to make sure NuvaRing is removed after using it for three weeks. If the user forgets to remove the ring, NuvaRing can safely be in place for up to four weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of TSS can be similar to the flu, but they can become serious very quickly. Since TSS is life-threatening, women should call their healthcare provider or get emergency treatment right away if they experience the following symptoms while using NuvaRing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden high fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting and diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sunburn-like rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle aches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fainting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-do-side-effects-last\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long do NuvaRing side effects last?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many women experience some of the mild side effects of NuvaRing within the first one to three months of using this contraceptive method. During this timeframe, the body is adjusting to having the product in place and to the new hormones introduced into the system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most women will notice that these side effects decrease after the first couple of months. However, some women may experience mild to severe side effects during the entire time of use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many women experience spotting or spontaneous bleeding between periods in the first couple of months of using NuvaRing. For most women, this is a temporary side effect and stops after one to three months. For women who continue to experience unexpected bleeding while using NuvaRing, they should notify their doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the other mild NuvaRing side effects that women may experience during the first couple months of using NuvaRing include acne, changes in mood or sex drive, discharge, and vaginal discomfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are more mild side effects that some women may experience, especially during the first few months. If women experience persistent side effects after the first couple months of use or severe symptoms during any time of use, they should notify their healthcare provider.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stopping NuvaRing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the body has gotten used to hormonal contraception, women can experience symptoms when they stop using it. These symptoms are similar to the symptoms many women experience when they first start using NuvaRing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When stopping hormonal birth control of any kind, like NuvaRing, women may experience the following symptoms:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in menstrual period\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mood changes\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in sex drive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore breasts\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>RELATED: <\/b><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ovulation-guide\/\">Ovulation 101: Cycles, calculators, and conception<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"warnings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NuvaRing contraindications and warnings\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restrictions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While NuvaRing can be a convenient contraceptive option for some women, it is not the best fit for everyone. Certain women should not use NuvaRing. If women have any of the following contraindications, they should consider alternative birth control methods:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women over the age of 35 who smoke\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A history of blood clots or are more prone to getting blood clots\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any medical history of high blood pressure that does not respond to prescription drugs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal vaginal bleeding\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any female-related cancer (breast cancer, uterine cancer, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergies to any of the hormones or ingredients used in NuvaRing\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart problems or a previous heart attack or stroke\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diabetes that has affected your blood vessels\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe migraines, or if you are over 35 and have trouble with migraines\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take certain medications for hepatitis\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who are pregnant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active liver disease or liver tumors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known or suspected pregnancy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major surgery requiring prolonged bed rest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2005\/021187s012lbl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, NuvaRing has an extremely rare chance of causing liver tumors and even liver cancer. Women should tell their provider if they have a history of liver disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NuvaRing should stay in place for three weeks and be removed for one week, and then a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/birth-control-ring-nuvaring-contraceptive\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new NuvaRing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be inserted. If a woman forgets to remove her NuvaRing after three weeks, the NuvaRing can safely remain in place for a total of four weeks. After this amount of time, women are at risk for pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose of NuvaRing is not likely if the user follows the proper directions. If the NuvaRing breaks or loses its\u2019 shape while in the vagina, it will not release a higher amount of the hormones. Women can become pregnant if NuvaRing is left in longer than advised.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For hygienic reasons, NuvaRing should not remain in place longer than four weeks. If women have forgotten to change their NuvaRing for longer than four weeks, they should consult their provider for medical advice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women should never use more than one NuvaRing at a time. This can cause an excess of hormones, leading to symptoms including bleeding, nausea, or vomiting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"interactions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NuvaRing interactions\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/online.epocrates.com\/drugs\/270804\/NuvaRing\/Drug-Interactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsafe reactions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can happen if NuvaRing is used with certain medications. It is important to not take the following medications while using NuvaRing:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cisapride (GERD medication)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain medications used to treat hepatitis (dasabuvir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir, ritonavir)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain medications used to treat HIV, such as fosamprenavir<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thioridazine (antipsychotic medication)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tranexamic acid (heavy menstrual bleeding medication)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-avoid-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to avoid NuvaRing side effects\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While for some women NuvaRing side effects may be unavoidable, there are a few steps that can be taken to prevent side effects with NuvaRing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Follow instructions for using NuvaRing<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to avoid side effects and complications while using NuvaRing is to follow the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merck.com\/product\/usa\/pi_circulars\/n\/nuvaring\/nuvaring_pi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">package directions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is important to know that NuvaRing does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a four-week cycle, NuvaRing is placed in the vagina for three weeks and then removed for one week. Women will typically have their period during the week without using the NuvaRing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some women have accidentally inserted NuvaRing into their bladder. If women have pain during or after insertion and can\u2019t find NuvaRing in their vagina, they should call a health care provider right away. Only use NuvaRing with the supervision of a professional. Make sure to discuss any questions or concerns about birth control methods with your healthcare provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Provide a full medical history<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before deciding to start using NuvaRing or any other form of hormonal birth control, always discuss it with a professional. Providers can look back at a woman\u2019s medical history and note anything that may prevent NuvaRing from being the best and safest option. Make sure that NuvaRing is the best choice before starting it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Check interactions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain drugs can interact with NuvaRing. It is important for women to talk with a doctor if they are using medications for HIV, hepatitis, or heavy menstrual bleeding before taking NuvaRing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picking the best birth control can feel challenging at times. The most helpful way to figure out the best option is to have a conversation with a provider. Do not start any form of hormonal birth control without first talking to a doctor or OB-GYN.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Resources:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.epocrates.com\/drugs\/270805\/NuvaRing\/Adverse-Reactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adverse reactions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Epocrates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nuvaring.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, NuvaRing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plannedparenthood.org\/learn\/birth-control\/birth-control-vaginal-ring-nuvaring\/what-are-disadvantages-nuvaring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the disadvantages of the birth control ring<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Planned Parenthood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nuvaring.com\/risks-side-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible risks and side effects for NuvaRing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, NuvaRing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merck.com\/product\/usa\/pi_circulars\/n\/nuvaring\/nuvaring_ppi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patient information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Merck<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/toxic-shock-syndrome-tss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toxic shock syndrome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, John Hopkins Medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2005\/021187s012lbl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NuvaRing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, FDA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.epocrates.com\/drugs\/270804\/NuvaRing\/Drug-Interactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug interactions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Epocrates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merck.com\/product\/usa\/pi_circulars\/n\/nuvaring\/nuvaring_pi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prescribing information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Merck<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NuvaRing side effects | Irregular periods | Yeast infections | Acne | Serious side effects | Depression | Blood clots | TSS | How long do side effects last? | Warnings | Interactions | How to avoid side effects NuvaRing (progestin and estrogen) is a vaginal ring that\u2019s a form of birth control for women. 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