[Winged_Muse]

I have been off Birth Control altogether for going on 2 years now. The pills were making me extremely dizzy and nauseated all of the time and I was getting migraines so I finally cut myself off of them. I've decided to go back on a form of birth control and have decided to try the NuvaRing. My older sister recommended it to me when I was originally dealing with the problems of being on the pill itself. I told the doctor I was seen by about my previous issues and she said the shot wouldn't be a good option for me nor would any other pills if they were making me sick. I am also worried about gaining more weight. When I originally started taking the pills in January of 2009 I weighed 170 pounds. I, unfortunately, weigh 210 now. All of that weight was put on while I was on the pills themselves and haven't been able to loose it since. I'm also worried about inserting and removing when need be, I'm not sure if I can do it correctly. Everyone says it's as easy as inserting tampons but I don't use tampons, never have been able to. Everything is just making me not want to even bother with it again but I'm tired of always fearing the worst. Am I just worrying for no reason? What are others experiences with the NuvaRing if any? Thanks

[Winged_Muse]

Okay so I've had the ring in for exactly one week but here is my newest problem, sex hurts regardless of how wet I am. Did/does anyone else have this problem?

[kira]

You can take the ring out for sex. The instructions with it say how long it can be out.

I just found it too big so a large chunk stuck out and while the company says it's still working it was irritating. I'm on seasonique now so only 3 periods a year and they are barely noticeable.

[Winged_Muse]

We tried again the other day and it wasn't as bad. Decided I'll see how I like it after it's cycle has run it's course since as of today I'm on week 2.