QuestionI started the nuva ring after my last period. It was my first period after having my baby. Last night when i got home from work I saw some blood and thought it was my period. So i put a tampon in. I got up in middle of the night to feed the baby and when I took it out there was nothing on it. Any Ideas? I took the nuva ring out but I was supposed to take it out sunday. So I dont know whats going on. Could it just be starting out slow? My fiance and I have been using the pull out method ALONG with the nuva ring so I highly doubt it could be pregnancy. I also had really bad stomach pains last night(like gas). Is the nuva ring messying with my insides? Thank you for your help!
-Sarah
AnswerI still haven't heard from you so let me know when you get this email.
Hello..
On 11/13, I did answer your question but I haven't heard back from you. I just wanted to see if you did get the below email and hope you're ok. Please let me know
Diane Cheryl
DCHERYL51@yahoo.com
Hi Sarah,
I am not a medical doctor so please check with your physician. I personally have reservations about the nuva ring and it's safety with a woman's body. This is some information that I found when doing research on the internet. Please email me if you want to discuss this more. My email address is DCHERYL51@yhaoo.com
<<The Nuva Ring releases hormones into your body.
The effectiveness of a vaginal ring is lowered when taken with certain medications, including antibiotics, St. John's Wort, anti-seizure, tuberculosis, and migraine medications. Common side effects include yeast infection, vaginal discharge or irritation, upper respiratory tract infection, sinus infection, weight gain, and nausea. Other side-effects include headache, irregular bleeding, breast tenderness, mood changes, and the unpleasant sensation of having a foreign body in the vagina. Like combined oral contraceptives, the vaginal ring is thought to increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, especially among smokers. Women with a family history of breast cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, headaches or epilepsy, depression, gallbladder or kidney disease, recent major surgery, sensitive vagina, dropped uterus or bladder, rectal prolapse, severe constipation, or who are breastfeeding may not be able to use a vaginal ring. The vaginal ring does not protect against reproductive tract infections, including HIV/AIDS. Because the vaginal ring is a newer method of birth control, more long term studies are needed to best document side-effects, health risks, and efficacy of the device.>>
