Hello. The short version: I went to the gynecologist because I hadn't had my period for three months. The ultrasound showed me that I have too many follicles, which is called PCOS. That means I have to take hormones (in this case, the Nuva/Gino Ring) to avoid possible side effects. Up until now, I've done…
My boyfriend has to take antibiotics because of a bad cold. I personally use the NuvaRing as a contraceptive. Now I'm wondering if there's a way the antibiotic could enter my body and interfere with the ring's effectiveness—for example, through kissing, sharing food (e.g., from the same salad bowl), touching the same objects, or even…
I haven't been using the ring for long. I left it in for four weeks the first time, then removed it for a week and then put in a new one right away. Now, four weeks after putting it in, I'm traveling, where it's rather inconvenient to remove or insert the ring on time. Therefore,…
Hello, I've only used the pill my entire life and nothing else. However, I've been using the Novaring for a month now. I had it in for three weeks, as stated on the package, and removed it this Monday evening. However, I haven't had my period yet, and now I'm worried I might be pregnant….
Hello everyone, I have an urgent question about the NuvaRing. I recently dropped the applicator before I had inserted the ring. I then rinsed the applicator with lukewarm to warm water (unfortunately, I don't remember exactly how warm the water was) and let it dry a bit. Then I placed the NuvaRing into the cleaned…
Hello, I have to insert my NuvaRing for contraception on Wednesday and wanted to ask if it's okay to pick it up from the pharmacy on Wednesday and insert it right away? Or should I get it a few days in advance and store it in the refrigerator? Thank you for your help!
Hi, I've been using the Circlet contraceptive ring since mid-September. At first, I had no problems at all, but now I've been suffering from recurring vaginal yeast infections and infections for over a month. I suspect it might be the ring, not only because the side effects (including yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis) listed in…
Hey, (I know in advance that it's best to discuss this with my gynecologist, but I won't be able to get an appointment until next year) I've been wearing a contraceptive ring for the first time for three weeks, and since then, I've been experiencing constant spotting. I don't know if it's because I'm taking…
Hi, I'm getting my Nuvaring from the doctor on Thursday. How's it going now? Will I get my period the day I take it out? So, take the ring out and put in a pad, or will it take until my period starts? And how long, because I have to put in a new ring…
What is the best contraceptive for you? Can you share your experiences? It doesn't have to be just Nuvaring and the contraceptive patch. 🙂
So here's what happened: about a month and a half ago I put the Nuvaring in, regardless of my period, because my gynaecologist said it wouldn't be a problem. However, I took it out after a few days because I had abdominal pain. I then got my period as normal and then somehow it was…
I've had the GinoRing in for a total of 5 weeks now… or rather two GinoRings. So vaginal rings. I've always had sex without a condom. Exactly three weeks ago I made a mistake. I took the ring out a week too early, had the ring out for longer than 3 hours and had sex…