2 questions about my Birth Control (NuvaRing)?!


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2 questions about my Birth Control (NuvaRing)?

I accidentally miscounted the weeks I left my Nuva ring in. I was supposed to take it out on the 17th and didnt realize that till I removed it on the 24th. According to the paperwork, Ill be fine. But I was wondering if there are any side affects other than the chance I wont have my period?

Also, in the past few months I have noticed that when its time for my period, I start having severe heartburn. So bad it throws my sleep cycle off, I end up waking up a few hours after going to sleep and having ot take a Zantac. But as soon as its over the heart burn goes away. Does any one else have that problem? Or should I go to the doc's?


Answers:

I was on the Nuva ring for 8 months approximately 4 years ago. It took my body about 6 months to get used to the steady stream of hormones but I eventually went back to the Pill because I suffered from some bad side effects from the Nuva Ring.

The ring and the patch and depo shot sound like safe hormone therapies, but I'm not so sure about that. I don't buy into the answer that they provide a steady stream of hormones. Also, I found the Nuva ring uncomfortable to wear the first couple months (I probably was putting it in wrong.)

It was my understanding that the hormones in the ring will last a full 28 days, but you should leave it in for 21 days then remove it....after the week of rest put in a new one.

I haven't experienced any bouts of heartburn with any hormones I've taken, but if its that severe you may want to consult your doctor. It could be unrelated to the Nuva ring or it could be a side effect and you may want to switch to the Pill.

I've taken a dozen different types and dosages of the Pill over the years (I'm 32, I started taking the Pill to relieve cramps when I was 18.)

At any rate, anytime you have pain that is so severe that it interrupts your life or your sleep pattern you should consult your doctor. Your body is trying to tell you something is wrong, and doctors can prescribe or alter medication you are taking.

Good luck!




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