[classichb]

Here's the deal. There are crazy side effects for ibuprofin but people take that stuff like crazy. They have to list every single side effect for dumb law suit purposes. Just because there are side effects doesn't mean they will all happen to you. I've never heard of the hair loss thing, my hair seems to be fine. Everyones body reacts differently to different things. Over the years, I have tried pills, the patch, the shot and now the ring. The ring is HANDS DOWN my favorite. No question about it. I think a lot of "side effects" for women are psychological. "oh, I think I feel emotional, it must be the ring" when in reality there are a lot of other factors in your life. I know that it does in fact affect some people, they are hormones after all, but I think that you just have to try it for yourself. If it doesn't work out, go back to something else but I think the ring sounds perfect for your lifestyle.
As for the weight gain, I have been advised by numerous doctors with various BC that it won't make you gain weight but it could increase your appetite (hence making people eat more and gain weight) so if you're in control of your diet, which in your sport I'm sure you are, you shouldn't have a problem.
My fiance feels it sometimes when we're having sex but it doesn't bother him, if anything it feel a little better to have something touching the head! and I can't feel it at all during sex, or anytime for that matter.

[Jessikah]

What I've seen reactionwise from ya'all is that it makes you moody and gain weight but aren't those symptoms of any BC? I suppose I'm just wondering if anyone has tried nuva ring after having tried the pill or the patch? If so, are the moodiness and weight gain side effects only as bad or worse than the pill/patch?

I actually just switched from the orthotricyclen hi-lo to the nuva ring...and honestly i havent been on it for a full month yet but i have felt terrible. No energy, a lil dizzy, loss of appetite, lower back pains, very irritable. But no yeast infections and no weight gain, ive not noticed any hair thinning but its still early. Also it has fallen out a few times during intercourse and that is kinda scary. Overall i would have to say the nuvaring side effects are worse than that of the pill. Although keep in mind I just switched after about 4 years on the pill, so it might b my body freaking out because its something new and not used to it. Everyone reacts differently. anyways hope this helps.

[kira]

Everyone is going to react differently to every form of birth control and they all have much the same risks and side effects. All you can really do is try it for yourself. So far I'm up to 4 forms of hormonal birth control that don't work and 1 that works great but my doctor won't let me skip the placebo pills to skip my period. I've been debating trying the nuvaring for that reason. I haven't really seen anymore reports of any particular problem or overall problems than any other hormonal birth control.

[sourpuss]

I went to the doctor today and she recommended it again so I think I will give it a go. My girlfriend said she loved it but it took about 3 months for her body and hormones to level off. So we'll see.

[ReeNa8589]

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Thank you ReeNa, unfortunately WH does not allow outbound links. I will read through that though, thank you.

[ReeNa8589]

I am sorry to say but does anyone else think its pretty obvious that its the drug company pushing this b/c so hard? They recommended it to me as well on my first visit and me being a research queen, I decided not too. I like to know a product before using thus why I never took Yaz when they gave it to me because it was new on the market and wow...now its recalled! I know doctors always get the drug company introducing a new product making it sound so great and money to their ears, but come on ladies...do you really think this one thing can work for every woman like they're offering to you? Yes everyone is different and it takes a try to see how it works for you, but when your gyno is not even asking questions or looking to see if your side effects may be more likely due to your history...its about the money. Just like the flu shot giving pregnant women 2 months in miscarriages and women farther along delivering dead babies...o lets not mention all the freaking Mercury that goes to your brain every shot every year. You think you are protecting your kids getting in that line like a freaking blood drive, but really your killing them and yourselves. Sorry had to vent

[ReeNa8589]

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Thank you ReeNa, unfortunately WH does not allow outbound links. I will read through that though, thank you.

O I am sorry

[sourpuss]

I am sorry to say but does anyone else think its pretty obvious that its the drug company pushing this b/c so hard? They recommended it to me as well on my first visit and me being a research queen, I decided not too. I like to know a product before using thus why I never took Yaz when they gave it to me because it was new on the market and wow...now its recalled! I know doctors always get the drug company introducing a new product making it sound so great and money to their ears, but come on ladies...do you really think this one thing can work for every woman like they're offering to you? Yes everyone is different and it takes a try to see how it works for you, but when your gyno is not even asking questions or looking to see if your side effects may be more likely due to your history...its about the money. Just like the flu shot giving pregnant women 2 months in miscarriages and women farther along delivering dead babies...o lets not mention all the freaking Mercury that goes to your brain every shot every year. You think you are protecting your kids getting in that line like a freaking blood drive, but really your killing them and yourselves. Sorry had to vent

To an extent, I agree. I've had one gyno and two nurses prescribe the NuvaRing for me over the last three years. I've yet to try it because of everything I've read on the internet. But then again a good friend of mine is on it and loves it. I don't know what a nurse practitioner at planned parenthood would have to gain by recommending it though.

[ReeNa8589]

To an extent, I agree. I've had one gyno and two nurses prescribe the NuvaRing for me over the last three years. I've yet to try it because of everything I've read on the internet. But then again a good friend of mine is on it and loves it. I don't know what a nurse practitioner at planned parenthood would have to gain by recommending it though.

Understood and some women do well with it, but despite TONS of bad reviews compared to your 1 friend it worked out for...you should still keep researching. Hope everything works out hunny

[sourpuss]

After reading all the reviews and terrible side effects...I'm terrified to even try it!
I don't know what to do.