Lack of Ovulation after Using the NuvaRing Posted: 02-06-06 04:30am
I am 31 years old and want to have a
second child. When I tried to get
pregnant with my first child, it took over
a year before I got a period after using
birth control pills. I had to use
medications several times to have a period
before I had one on my own. I stopped
using NuvaRing about 3 weeks ago. I am
just wondering how long I should wait for
a period to start before I consult my
doctor.
One of the side effects of all hormonal
contraceptives is temporary lack of
ovulation and menstruation after coming
off the pills. The duration of
non-ovulation is different for each woman,
but it usually lasts 2-3 months. Data
about the NuvaRing reports that ovulation
is established faster than in other
hormonal contraceptives. So you can wait
2-3 months before consulting a doctor.
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