Thread: Should I try Nuvaring? Or get rid of BC?

I've been using the NuvaRing for a few years now and haven't had any major problems. My boyfriend says he can feel it sometimes but it's not a big deal and it doesn't hurt. My periods are very regular, last about 5 days and I have little tiny cramps the day before I get my period but they're hardly ever bad enough to take advil. I don't experience any spotting like I have with other BC and I've always had a few pimples now and then so I don't think it causes acne. We don't use condoms and I haven't gotten pregnant. The only thing I'm worried about is that I have a low sex drive. I don't know for sure if it's from the Nuvaring because I've always had a low sex drive and I've tried other kinds of BC, (pills, patch, depo) even tried going off BC altogether and I don't notice a difference in my sex drive. I think I just naturally have low libido or something. I would recommend the NuvaRing. You keep it in for 3 weeks at a time. It's nice not to have to worry about taking a pill everyday. I think you should go for it.

Dido . NuvaRing is cool . I have some of the same issues you do with sex being uncomfortable and whatnot ... but I cant feel it ( basically , if you can use a tampon , you can use this ) . My Boyfriend can , but no complaints about it . Also if it does bother you ... just take it out , simple as that . You cant untake a pill , but this stuff is good. You shouldnt have too much of an issue with infections if you are careful about washing your hands when you put it in or take it out . Basic stuff .

And I also had the pill make my period longer and just basically . ( Ortho Tricyclin ) But with the NuvaRing my period is just one day a month . I havent had any problems with it . Also , it comes with nifty stickers for your calender so you can keep track of your weeks ( plus side is only someone who uses them with have any clue what they are for )

I don't know, yall. I'm very disappointed in Nuvaring. After being on it for 7+ months, I started having complications with it and it upsets me, because I loved being on Nuvaring. Didn't have to worry about taking or forgetting those stupid pills everyday. But, I've decided to quit Nuvaring. It almost seems like I have problems with every hormonal bc I've tried after being on it for a while except for Ortho Tri Cyclen. But, of course, my clinic doesn't have those and I don't have insurance.

I enjoyed the NuvaRing for quite some time, but since my insurance covered it in full, I switched to Implanon. I did notice that the longer I was on the ring (a few years) the more sensitive I became to it. I don't know if they changed the formula or not, but about 8 months ago I became very sensitive to it, almost like an inconsistent allergic reaction.