Stopped Nuvaring mid cycle: AF again?

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Registered: 05-04-2003
Stopped Nuvaring mid cycle: AF again?
Mon, 10-25-2004 - 10:29am

Due to my inability to deal well with the side effects of my nuvaring, I took it out one week into month 2 of using it. It was teh first time I have ever used hormonal birth control and my mood swings and bitchiness were interfering with my daily life. I just couldn't do it and my DH finally told me to take it out.


Six days after taking it out - I started my period - only 15 days after I started my last period. Is this normal? I know after you use the ring for an entire 3 week period you should get your AF within 7 days.


It is very very light, a few cramps - but I am having some lower back, back hip area pain.


Any ideas? I am hoping this is normal when stopping the Ring in the middle of a cycle.


Jennie

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