Nuvaring??!
Question: I think the nuvaring, which i've been on for three months, is causing me thick white discharge, I'm almost positive it's not an infection. Is this possible side effect of the ring? If I take it out right now instead of waiting two more weeks cause i'm sick of it, will that mess my cycle up? Should i just wait until i would normally take it out? Thanks!
Answers: I think the nuvaring, which i've been on for three months, is causing me thick white discharge, I'm almost positive it's not an infection. Is this possible side effect of the ring? If I take it out right now instead of waiting two more weeks cause i'm sick of it, will that mess my cycle up? Should i just wait until i would normally take it out? Thanks!
The discharge is normal, not fun, but normal.
"The most common side effect is an increased amount of normal vaginal discharge. Occasionally women report an increased number of vaginal infections and irritation. Clinical studies show women using the ring experience an increased amount of lactobacillus in the vagina. Lactobacillus is a normal bacteria present in the vagina that actually helps decrease the incidence of yeast infections."
"You should expect your period during the ring-free week. Occasionally, due to the low dose of hormones used in the ring, you may experience a 'missed' period (the absence of bleeding during the ring-free week). If this occurs, and the ring has been used properly, following all instructions, re-insert the ring as scheduled. For reassurance you may do a pregnancy test if you wish. If you miss two periods in a row, you should talk with your health care provider.
If the ring has been out of the vagina for more than three consecutive hours, or was not inserted as scheduled, and unplanned intercourse (UPI) has occurred, you may wish to consider using Plan B. If the ring has been out of the vagina for more than three consecutive hours, or was not inserted as scheduled, and vaginal intercourse occurred without using a condom; you may want to consider using emergency contraception/Plan B."
Actually, it isn't one of the side effects.
Sometimes when the vagina cleans itself there is some white discharge that results from it.
Talk to your doctor about this since it's taking a toll on your life.
Common side effects of the Nuvaring are: vaginitis, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, vaginal secretion, sinusitis, weight gain, and nausea.