Are there any side effects?

Like all medicines, NuvaRingBlack Triangle(etongestrel/ethinylestradiol) can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Common* side effects reported by users of NuvaRing include:

  • Abdominal pain, feeling sick (nausea)
  • Infection of the vagina (such as ‘thrush’); discomfort in the vagina due to the presence of the ring; genital itching; vaginal discharge 
  • Headache or migraine; depressive moods; lower sex drive
  • Breast pain; painful menstrual periods
  • Acne
  • Weight gain
  • The ring falling out

*Defined as affecting more than one in 100, but less than one in 10 women

For more information about side effects and NuvaRing, please read the Patient Information leaflet and/or the NuvaRing Summary of Product Characteristics.

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Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at www.yellowcard.gov.uk.
Adverse events should also be reported to MSD Drug Safety Department on 01707 363773

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