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Mirena Vs. NuvaRing
I am looking to switch my birth control and would really like something other than a pill. I am looking into the NuvaRing or Mirena. I know that NuvaRing ...
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- My doctor told me that financially, Mirena isn't woth the cost if you are thinking you might want to have another childn in 2-3 years...don't know if that helps...
- Hi A., I think that the IUD device(Mirena) would be a good choice. Hope this helps. D.
- I was thinking about going the Mirena route myself but I have never had an IUD and that kinda scares me. I just started my "research" but so far I haven't really foun...
Nuva Ring Questions
Read all 9 responses: "I don't really know too much about the nuva ring. I am still breastfeeding my ... Next question: Birth Control Options While Bfeeding ...
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- I don't believe the Nuva ring is safe to take while breastfeeding. There is only 1 drug out there that is considered safe and it is VERY mild and statistically doesn'...
- I am not a fan of the nuva ring or iud's, I was on the shot for 4 years and had no issues with it except a little weight gain, but no periods, I also nursed my son unt...
- i recommend the mirena IUD. no periods for me!
IUD (Mirena) Vs. Nuva Ring?
IUD (Mirena) Vs. Nuva Ring? I just had my second child in May and am looking to get back on birth control. However, I really don't want to have to take a ...
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- Hi K., I used the nuva ring starting when my son was 5 months old. I had lost all of my baby weight back to my original weight when I started and within about 6 month...
- K., I got my IUD about a month ago and I absolutely love it. The first few days after I cramped a little and I spot here and there but it is awesome. I hated taking...
- I was just like you after having my son...I couldn't stand the pill! He's 3 next month - the ring has been PERFECT for me!
Birth Control Suggestions....
I need birth control but I don't want... --a bunch of hormones --to bleed for ... I second the nuva ring. I have tried every pill out there, and have gotten ...
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- The Merina IUD fits all of these except the period stopping issue. I had mine in for 6 months. My period never completely went away during that time, but it was sign...
- I have an IUD and it's been great. I rarely have periods anymore and it lasts for 5 years!! I love it!
- I am on Nuva Ring (spillng?) My doc told me it is the lowest in hormones and I leave it in for 3 weeks our for the fourth week and my period only last for 2-3 days. ...
Nuvaring
A friend of mine uses a nuvaring for birth control. She told me she was having sex and it disappeared. Has anyone had this problem? ...
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- She probably flushed it if she went to the restroom after sex. It's happened to me a few times and it's the one thing you have to be careful with with the ring. Also,...
- I used it before my hystorectomy. It became stuck on my husband and was pulled out of me once. It may not be a bad idea to check around/under the bed especially if s...
- I wouldn't take it out, EVER! I used the Nuvaring for 3 years exactly how it was recomended and I got pregnant. I'm married and we love our baby girl so no big deal. I...
Side Effects from NuvaRing?
This may not be helpful, since I haven't used the NuvaRing, but I have taken different birth control pills over the years, and have had trouble with ...
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- If you are prone to migraines, any birth control with hormones may trigger them. I get migraines and use non-hormonal birth control (Paragard IUD). It's either that or...
- Hello K., my name is L. and I'm a nurse practitioner with a subspecialty in Endocrinology. I also have Migraines diagnosed when I was 9 years old, at the time I start...
- I too used the Nuvaring for almost 2 years and loved it. But about 3-4 months ago I started having very bad headaches (I wouldn't call them migraines, but painful non...
Birth Control Options
I am looking into nonhormonal birth control methods if possible but want something that does the job effectively. I am also checking on the NUVARing. ...
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- The NUVARing IS a hormonal option of birth control. The only hormone free birth control options are the sponge and the copper IUD. Good luck finding the method that ...
- Have you considered "fertility awareness" as a birth control method? It is a proven effective way to prevent getting pregnant and to get pregnant when you want to bec...
- I currently am using the Mirena. I am going to have it taken out next week because of the weight gain associated with it. If you can deal with that, then it is a good...
Nuvaring
Sep 9, 2009 ... Unless this was your first month on the nuvaring or other hormonal birth control , the "period" you had was probably an anovulatory cycle ...
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- You should have refridgerated the Nuvaring. Your cycle begins on the day your period starts. You are supposed to take your old ring out the first day of your period...
- D., you need to educate yourself about proper usage of this an any BC option. Maybe the Shot is more for you... you can discuss this with your doctor. The Nuvaring has...
- Unless this was your first month on the nuvaring or other hormonal birth control, the "period" you had was probably an anovulatory cycle (cycle without ovulation) and ...
Birth Control
Still, $600 for 5 years of birth control is a good deal. ... the nuvaring is awesome! You put it in for 3 weeks then take it out for a week while you have ...
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- HI A., I also had a very irregular period. I tried the pill but the side effects (lack of desire, migraines, moodiness) were too much. My doctor suggested the Nu...
- I personally wanted something I wouldn't have to remember to take everyday. I had heard great things about Mirena and my doc and I decided it would be a good choice fo...
- the nuvaring is awesome! You put it in for 3 weeks then take it out for a week while you have your period. It has a very low hormone level and if you want you can leav...
IUD Removal--any One Else Had This?
I don't know much about different birth control, but I think that there is now a patch (I've seen the commercial) and also the nuva ring. ...
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- I am using the NuvaRing, and like it a lot. Nothing to remember, better protection than a diaphram and easy to use. Good luck. S.
- When they couldn't find my IUD I got to have multiple attempts and multiple ultrasounds. On the last ultrasound they decided it wasn't there anymore. The patch wor...
- I've never had an IUD for ethe very reasons you've described...seems like so many people have problems with them. However, with respect to your other options, you...
