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Nuva ring or patch?
| Tue, 09-21-2004 - 11:07pm |
After trying Seasonale, Yasmin and Zovia and having breakthrough bleeding with all of them, my gyn suggested I try either the Nuva Ring or Ortho Evra Patch so the level of hormones stays consistent. I have two children and have been on and off the pill for the last 15 years and I am nervous about trying something new. Mostly I am nervous about getting pregnant accidentally. Is it possible for the ring to come out and I won't know it? Can the patch not be attached tightly enough and not work? I'm also nervous about the lack of long term studies on each of these methods. Any insight into what would be a better choice appreciated. Also, does antibiotic use affect either of them? Can you use a tampon or yeast infection cream with the ring?
Thanks for your help.
iflora1
Thanks for your help.
iflora1

You might want to get a second opinion about whether antibiotics can decrease the effectiveness of the hormones in NuvaRing. The Drug advisor: http://www2.eckerd.com/content.asp?content=pharmacy%2Fdrugadvisor&cookie%5Ftest=1 says that some ABs might decrease the ring’s effectiveness. If I were you I'd ask your pharmacist and see what s/he says. Thanks for posting. Let us know what your pharmacist says, ok?
Take care,
Jill