I looked at the package insert for both my old pill and new pill, and they both said that when switching pills, to take the 21 active pills, and the 7 inactive placebos and then to resume the new pack on your normal date and time which is exactly what I did.
Since it does NOT say backup is required when switching if you follow that method, does that mean I am still fully protected and do not require backup?
I've been on BC for almost a year by the way.
I have been experiencing pain to the left side of my chest that seems to penetrate through my back. The pain is not real severe, but I know that it is there. I do not seem to have any trouble breathing, & it doesn't hurt to breathe. Could a person have such serious side effects in just a weeks time? Could this be something else going on? How do I tell? If I need to discontinue the ring, then what are my options?
So, i'm thinking of switching my birth control. i was on the pill, but sometimes i forgot to take it and i don't take it at the same time always. i was reading up on depo provera...i've heard some great things & then i have heard some complete horror stories! can anyone on this pill tell me about their experiences please? i have read you don't get your period anymore, tons of weight gain, hair loss, increase your risk of getting breast cancer...i mean is all of this true.
s no removing it to try to keep the side effects from continuing if you are unlucky and experience them.
There is the implant, which gets implanted under your skin and diffuses the hormones to you all the time.
Then, there's the patch, which you put on your skin (I'm not entirely certain if it's daily, weekly, or what, but your doctor would tell you.) so it diffuses the hormones as well.
Theres always a possibility of being pregnant when having unprotected sex, even if you're on birth control. You're supposed to start Nuvaring during the first 5 days of your period for it to be effective immediately otherwise you aren't protected for around 7 days. The best thing to do is not stress and get a test done.
I'm thinking of switching to hormonal IUD (beforehand I was using NuvaRing), but I felt it wasn't effective enough in protecting me from unwanted pregnancy. However my ob/gyn told me my uterus is backwards which sometimes causes painful intercourse (but it doesn't happen that often). So I'm wondering if that would interfer with having an IUD.
Thank you for your answers.
I'm thinking of switching from the pill form of birth control to a different one but unsure which one to choose. And Tips?
About a year ago, I switched to Nuvaring from the pill. When I started dating my boyfriend, whom I am still dating today, I was on the pill. I switched to the Nuvaring because I thought that it was a more reliable option for me because I would always forget to take the pill. About 5 months after starting to use Nuvaring, things began to change between us. We still love each other very much but he gets a weird feeling like he isn't supposed to be with me.
I was instructed by my doctor to start taking the pill the first day of my period. Two days before my expected period I had some bleeding and I thought it was my period so I took the first pill. A few hours later I realized that I had not gotten my period but must have just spotted. I continued to take the pills regularly, I have taken five so far. (My doctor said that it would be ok to continue to take them).
My question is, how does this affect my cycle? Should I expect some bleeding?
These symptoms being experienced by you can be due to hormonal fluctuations or side effects of the new pill. It may take 2-3 months for your body to adjust to the new pill. If the symptoms are severe and persistent it is suggested to contact your gynecologist and get evaluated. Your doctor may suggest an alternative drug if needed. Hope it helps.
Best luck and regards!
so sore that a touch makes me cringe and back away immediately. After removing the Nuvaring, I got my period from July 29th-Aug 1 so I am due to get it again in about a week. I would think that maybe the nipple soreness is associated with my oncoming period but NEVER ONCE have my boobs been affected by my menstrual cycle. On top of the nipple soreness, I am constantly tired. Even if I sleep all night, I have trouble waking up and want to take a nap within hours of being awake.
I was on the NuvaRing for 3 months straight and used it to skip my cycle. After the 3rd or 4th week I would take it out & put in a new ring. While doing this I still bled either light or really heavy. I stopped using the NuvaRing the week before Thanksgiving. My husband & I started trying to make a baby soon after taking the ring out. I have not had a cycle since i’ve taken the NuvaRing out and it’s going on a month now.
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