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Nuva ring

yanicka
yanicka Posts: 1,004 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I just got my prescription for NuvaRing and I want to know your experience. Did you gain weight? Did you have blothing? Give me the god, the bad and the ugly.

Thank you

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  • lhurtubise
    lhurtubise Posts: 693 Member
    Gained weight, was bloated, and according to my husband I was a moody B*tch! Hope it works better for you!
  • KLo924
    KLo924 Posts: 379 Member
    I didn't gain weight, but was more emotional. I've switched to ortho tricyclen-Lo and have been WAY less emotional. I know other people who have had no problems. Good luck!
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Gained weight, got bloated and I was a B*tch too. As soon as I stopped it everything went back to normal.
  • Tennessee2019
    Tennessee2019 Posts: 676 Member
    A friend of mine used it, but still got pregnant (twice) because it slipped. So between the wight gain, bloadtedness & bad moods listed on here as reason not to use the ring - this might be another one to think about before you use it.
  • snkeller24
    snkeller24 Posts: 459
    I gained weight however less moody ... I think. I know I gained weight and it was in a short amount of time 4-5 months maybe? I've since gone off and working on losing the weight. Depo caused me to gain weight and feel crazy ... er crazier. =)

    Good luck - everyone is different.
  • Brooke1542
    Brooke1542 Posts: 115 Member
    I have been on it for over 6 years and didn't gain weight, feel bloated or have a mood change. It works great for me since I was horrible about remembering to take my pill daily! Hope it works for you!
  • deeray82
    deeray82 Posts: 18 Member
    So sorry to hear all of these bad things about Nuvaring! I've been on it for about 2 years and I LOVE it. Instead of normal PMS, I do get really moody for a couple of days 1.5 weeks before I'm supposed to take it out (weird, I know), but I haven't noticed any bloating or steady weight gain. I was also kind of crabby when I first started it, and also when I stopped and then started again a few months later, but I really think that's just your body getting used to the hormones. I am SO bad at taking pills regularly, so this is a great way for me to stay "regular" haha, and to make sure there are no babies!

    Best of luck to you!
  • fallon144
    fallon144 Posts: 40
    I'm surprised by everyones negative experiences because I never had any problems on it. I enjoyed not having to take a pill every day. Good luck!
  • Heather75
    Heather75 Posts: 3,386 Member
    I had no problems with it at all. No weight gain, no bloating and I was just as much of a ray of sunshine as always.

    Slippage shouldn't be an issue - you don't even have to leave it in for sex as long as it isn't a marathon session...
  • pmad37
    pmad37 Posts: 105 Member
    I've been bloated for the 25 years I have been on BC of all types. Haven't noticed weight gain or change in mood. I love the convenience of it, although I admit, I'd rather not have to mess with anything :)

    Nuvaring works for me
  • zoombie_bear
    zoombie_bear Posts: 963 Member
    it's like any birth control, there are hormones and weight gain is possible. The copper IUD is best no hormones in that
  • KTalada
    KTalada Posts: 47
    My 23 year-old sister used it & ended up having 2 strokes. When tested, her estrogen levels were 3 times the normal limit. Please be careful using the NuvaRing.
  • PegasusDeb
    PegasusDeb Posts: 665 Member
    I ended up in the hospital with a blood clot! Don't recall mood swings or weight gain though!
  • tam120
    tam120 Posts: 444 Member
    Tubal ligation. No side effects, besides not ever getting pregnant again but that's ok with me.
  • Ellebeegirl
    Ellebeegirl Posts: 34 Member
    I just went off of it. Rapid abdominal weight gain, bloating and increased estrogen levels. If it wasn't for the weight gain that will not leave no matter what I do, I would stay on it though. I love it!
  • Mommyof3loves
    Mommyof3loves Posts: 276
    I know for me I don't handle the hormones well so I just went for the para-guard and I'm good. Everyone is different the only way to find out is to use it and see. Good luck!!
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