I have a question, I just started the ring and I've heard that your breast get bigger, is this true? All the side effects I have read on here make me a little uncomfortable because for all my friends that use it none of them have any problems. Is there anything good about this or is this the site that everyone complains about everything?

Your breasts may swell a bit but not get bigger. Not permanently, anyhow. And yes, lots of people come on this site to complain about things. Some people get side effects with many different kinds of birth control , but most people don't. And the good thing is, if you start to notice awful side effects, you can stop it. You can always switch to something else. It's worth giving it a try.

Lilypad- honestly I wouldn't worry about it. Maybe mention it to your doc next time that you are trying to lose weight, but it really shouldn't effect your chances of getting pregnant. But if you are taking any regular supplements (including hydroxycut), I would check with a pharmacist to make sure they don't interact. I don't think they do, but it's worth checking.

I have been on it almost a year if not a year.
I've had no trouble with it. Very effective.
The only annoyance is that it comes out during sex more often than not.

I do love the ring i have no problem with cramp I do apperiate the answer i just need to practrice more of taking it out and putting in Thanks again Appledumpling 4

Hey, I just thought I'd give my 2 sense as well. I am a pretty petite girl and I don't do very well with body changes. I've been on lots of different birth control methods, all of which were aimed at the smaller body type, and I had serious side effects from all of them, and was told I may even not be able to have children, which was really depressing. My husband and I decided that we would try the nuvaring, after sitting with my doctor. I have a lot of Pharmaceutical Reps in my family and a few nurses and doctors too, all of which highly regarded the nuvaring. I haven't had any side effects as of yet. It’s only been a few months, but we're in the clear thus far. My breasts have gotten about 1.5 sizes bigger, which I'm not a huge fan of because I have a small frame so its not something I'm used to. In any event, my husband loves it. I don't have mood swings, cramps, and my period is really regular. In the directions it specifically states that the ring needs to be put back in place at the same time 7 days later. By sticking to the directions, you significantly reduce your chances of becoming pregnant while on the ring. Also, there is an optimal BC for everyone out there. Consult a doctor who is familiar with your body and its needs. Some girls become more fertile while on the ring, which got them pregnant very quickly. I suggest you read through the Nuvaring website, a girl above posted the link I think, but I'm pretty sure that it is nuvaring.com. In any event, always read through the side effects, prescriptions that may interfere with the ring, and the frequently asked questions as well. Asking other people what their opinion is on something doesn't always get you the correct answer. Seek medical assistance if you are wondering if the ring is right for you. As someone who wants to be a doctor I always suggest that if you need medical advise you go to the people who are trained to give it. Everybody’s body is different, and we have to remember that everyone will react differently. Its great to let people know the things that can happen, but we need to analyze our own medical background and body temperaments, as well as medical advise, to know if things are right for us. These are our bodies that we are putting these in to, no ones opinion is worth risking your health. If you do not have insurance to be able to seek medical advise, I suggest that you visit a planned parenthood as they can assist you as well. Sometimes the information that they have isn't as medically oriented, but its better than no medical advise at all. Hope that helps all the worriers out there. Hang in there, and find what works best for you, after all it is YOUR body!
~Anderson

Before using Nuva I used bc pill for years and I have never had any bad exper.....however I could never commit to a set schedule or rem to take them properly so I talked to my doc & she recom the nuva ring which I have been on 4 about 2 1/2yrs & no problems for me ....EVERY1's body is different after reading all this feedback I was shocked with the difference in experiences. I don't mind it....it is easy to commit to .....I do get major food craving around periods more w/ nuva than any other bc methods used in past......husband felt it in beginning of use but has gotten over it! So far I have had no issues....I would recom it

What I wonder is like most bc methods and depending on person how long it would take 2 get preg......I wanted 2 no if any1 who has used nuva 4 a long period who has gotten off to try to have a baby.....has had any problems I am going to try to get preg soon any comments or feedback

I've used it for yrs and not any problems what so ever except my boyfriend can feel it sometimes

Nuvaring question: I previously was on the pill and stopped taking it a month ago. I was supposed to start the ring this month. The problem is that I left the ring at school and came home to visit for a few days and started my period while I'm here. So I'm not going back to school until tomorrow and therefore cannot put the ring in until the 2nd day of my period. I'm not sure if this is okay or not and I can't really find any information anywhere, so any feedback would help. Thanks!

That's totally fine Because you'll have put it in during your period you will be safe.

I have to add my two cents about the Nuvaring. No, it didn't make my breats bigger. No, I didn't have any weird problems. But I got really overly emotional on it for a while, and it took me a while to even out. Also, I am built really small internally and insertion/removal was painful...esp. sex

Really? Is sex always painful for you or just with the ring??

When I had the ring in my vaginal area would be irritated and sore, especially during sex- but when I stopped it was fine.

Always -- so it may have just been me. I even went to my doctor over it who just said I was built so small which is why it hurt. Every time hurts like "the first time." I just changed to the pill so I haven't tried without the ring yet -- I'm hoping that it will help.

That's not fun. If your doctor won't help you with this problem I would suggest seeing another doctor or a sex therapist.

You shouldn't have to deal with painful sex.

I know...you're right. I have a good partner though (we saw each other infrequently due to distance)...when we were together it got better after some time and then it seems like time apart always undid the good we did.

but now that i moved (closer) for good and got rid of the nuvaring i expect things to get better. I honestly think the ring had alot to do with it...that was my only complaint. despite that and the fact that it always came out during sex (and I didn't find it until the next day on several occasions..YIKES), It was very convenient

I have had the dryness, soreness, burning, and yeast infections. Two days after putting in the ring for the first time I had a yeast infection and it was a bad one! Ever since then I am so dry I bleed sometimes because my skin is so irritated. The soreness and burning after sex is horriable! My husband and I have only had sex 2 times since I started. Then I got a two day period a couple days into my 2nd week. It was very dark almost brown, and I've had light bleeding since. (like when you wipe when you go to the bathroom instead of white discharge it's almost brown.) But I'm not bleeding all the time you know. I don't know what to do or what is going on! I have had problems with BC since I got off the Depo. I had to get off the depo because I was having such bad pregnancy symptoms after being on it for 3 years. Other than that I never had problems with it. Hopefully I can go back on. I can not be on a pill thats how I got my son (taking it correctly) and the patch really messed me up I was having periods every 2 weeks. I refuse to start the ring again after my off week, my husband is just going to have to suffer until I go to my appt. i guess.

I just started the ring and this is my first week with it out. I started getting head pains bad and was cramping bad. My husband an I had unprotected sex during the 1st month and when I got pregnant with my first child I was having same pains. Is it possible that I could be? I'm not sure. My baby girl is only 14months old and I'm not ready for another one.

Krystal

PMS symptoms and pregnancy symptoms are very similar so there's no way to tell just from that. You'll have to test.

last time i was pregnant the test didn't show i was until 1 and a half later.

1 and a half what? A test should show a few weeks after the unprotected sex.