How Do You Insert Nuva Ring Posted: 11-13-07 15:14pm
Ok yes I understand what a ridiculous
question this is but everyone keeps
telling me that it fits around my cervix
but when (ok too much information alert) I
insert the ring with my finger I dont feel
anything....just the 'tunnel' my finger is
in. So how do I know if its in right? It
doesnt feel like its actually around
something..it just feels like I stuck it
up there. Ive read that the exact position
is not important for it to work- is that
true? If it is then basically I just need
to 'shove' it far enough back so I dont
feel it and then Im cool? Sorry for the
dumb question- I really am an intelligent
person I swear
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anniek
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Posted: 11-13-07 15:29pm
You need to follow the packet info it
should show you exactly, or go to the nuva
ring web site they have a demonstration
video. And it doesn't go around anthing,
it fits in the cervix and slowly releases
the hormones straight to the cervix.
Don't worry not a dumb question if its new
to you!
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Carifairy
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Posted: 11-13-07 15:59pm
The NUVA RING does not fit INTO the cervix
at all.
BASICALLY, the nuva ring just needs to be
inside of your vagina, which the NUVA RING
"information leaflet" explains to you.
You should place it as high as it will go
so it will not fall out.
The HORMONES release into your BODY via
the vaginal mucosa. The vaginal mucous
absorbs the medicine, then it goes into
your body and affects ovulation.
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anniek
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Posted: 11-13-07 16:26pm
Thanks Carifairy you explained it alot
better! I don't know a whole lot about it,
I only used it for a month and don't deal
with it alot in the pharmacy I work in!
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Lola214
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Posted: 03-31-08 09:56am
My gyn told me to use an old tampon
applicator to insert it. Since I use
tampons with paper applicators, that isn't
a good approach for me, so instead I use a
plastic applicator that came with a yeast
infection treatment. It is made just like
a tampon applicator. Just squeeze the
NuvaRing in half and twist it a few times
to make it narrow enough to push up into
the applicator. I put a little lubricant
on the ring to help get it in the
applicator, and also put a little
lubricant on the outside of the applicator
to make it easier going in. Then you just
insert it like a tampon. Works really
well for me.
That all said, I have been on NuvaRing for
five months now, and am having LOTS of
side effects--headaches, depression/low
energy, low sex drive, vaginal itching and
soreness, intermittant weird feeling that
I need to urinate when I don't, mild
weight gain, and significant hair loss. I
could put up with the other side effects,
but the hair loss is the straw that broke
the camel's back. I am planning to
discontinue NuvaRing once I finish this
month's cycle. From what I see on this
and other forums, these side effects are
typical for hormonal birth control.
