I was using Nuvaring for almost 5 years
until last month... I've been having some
bad breakouts (esp around my chin and
jaw), so my dermatologist recommended that
I switch BC -- preferably to Yaz as it's
been 'proven' to help acne.
My OB/GYN decided that the jump in
hormones would be a little much for my
body (apparently the progesterone/estrogen
amounts are very different b/w Nuvaring
and Yaz), so she prescribed Ortho
Tricyclen Lo to sort of bridge the gap
between the two.
I had been taking OTC Lo for about a week
when I first started getting some
spotting... which then turned into an
all-out period flow. (I was *not* happy,
since I had just finished up my previous
cycle about 10 days before!) I called the
nurse a few days later and told her what
was happening, and was reassured that it
may take a few months to adjust.
Anyway, that was a week ago... I'm still
bleedin'... which is annoying, as my
periods on the ring were about 4 days and
pretty short.
And I've gained 5
lbs and feel just YUCK! On the bright
side, I think my skin is a little clearer
- but that may have to do with the new
topical cream I got from my derm.
Here's my question -- a) should I be
alarmed if I start bleeding again next
Sunday when I start the placebo pills, and
b) how big is the jump from OTC Lo to Yaz?
I'd like to get off OTC Lo, but am afraid
I'll go through the same weight
gain/random period song-and-dance when/if
I switch to Yaz!
Thanks!
