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Question About Nuva Ring Posted: 10-06-07 08:37am
Hi, I've been thinking about switchin from
the birth control pill to the nuva ring. I
was wondering if someone could give me
some more info on the ring including any
risk that may be involved.
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Georgia59
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Posted: 10-06-07 10:40am
It has mostly the same risks and benefits
as the combined hormone pill because it
uses the same hormones. Usually, the side
effects are less because there are less
hormones needed. It's easier to use
though, so the typical use effectiveness
rate is higher.
It doesn't matter how or where it's placed
in your vagina. Sometimes it might fall
out, so if you are using tampons or having
sex, check to make sure it's still in
there. It can be out for three hours
before you have to worry about
effectiveness.
Some people (myself included) have
reported vaginal irritation after a while
using the ring, but I don't think that's
common.
I hope that helps. I loved the ring while
I was on it!
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bernibaby86
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Posted: 10-06-07 10:51am
Thanks for the info. And the heads up on
the vaginal irritation.
