NuvaRing Ring, Vaginal Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • mood changes
  • depression
  • inflammation or infection of the vagina
  • bleeding not related to menstrual period
  • itching of the genital area
  • headache
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • intense abdominal pain

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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    If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • altered interest in having sexual intercourse
  • a migraine headache
  • breast pain
  • vaginal discharge
  • pain with menstruation
  • acne
  • weight gain
  • vomiting

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • benign hepatic cell adenoma, a type of liver tumor
  • a clot in the small veins that carry blood to or from the retina of the eye
  • hearing loss
  • high blood pressure
  • a heart attack
  • a clot in the lung
  • abnormal bleeding in the brain resulting in damage to brain tissue, called a hemorrhagic stroke
  • a blood clot in the brain
  • a stroke
  • obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot
  • an occurrence of a blood clot in an artery
  • thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot
  • blood clot formation in vein
  • inflammation of the large intestine
  • gallstones
  • disease of the gallbladder
  • systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • a bacterial infection in women called toxic shock
  • liver cell carcinoma

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • high amount of triglyceride in the blood
  • a blockage of the bile duct that resulting in high bilirubin levels
  • breastmilk production not associated with childbirth or nursing
  • lesions of the endocervix
  • vaginal irritation
  • abnormally long or heavy periods
  • yellow-brown patches on skin
  • a skin rash
  • anxious feelings
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