You can find more info on our combined hormonal contraception side effects guide.
Common side effects (affecting up to 1 in 10 people) of NuvaRing are abdominal pain, feelings of sickness, yeast infections such as thrush, discomfort in the vagina due to ring, genital itching, vaginal secretion, headache, migraine, depressive moods, lower sex drive, pain in the breasts, pelvic pain, painful menstrual periods and acne.
Uncommon side effects (affecting up to 1 in 100 people) of NuvaRing are visual changes or disturbances, dizziness, swollen abdomen, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, feeling tired or unwell, irritable, mood changes or swings, oedema, bladder infection or UTI, pain or difficult passing urine, the strong desire to pass urine, passing more urine than is normal, problems during intercourse, intercourse problems such as pain, bleeding or partner feeling the ring, increased blood pressure, increased appetite, back pain, muscle spasms, pain in the legs or arms, less sensitive skin, sore or larger breasts, cysts in the breasts which may swell or become painful, cervical inflammation or growths, menstrual period changes, pelvic discomfort, premenstrual syndrome, spasms of the uterus, vaginal infection, burning, smell, pain, discomfort or vaginal dryness, hair loss, eczema, itching, rash or flushes.