Nuvaring or Alesse??
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Nuvaring or Alesse??
| Thu, 10-28-2004 - 12:55pm |
In a few days, I'm going to switch my BC method. I'm going off Desogen because after a year of it...I still have horrible mood swings. There are a couple other things that I'd like to remedy as well...yeast issues and my breasts getting a whole cup bigger (which I didn't want!). Obviously, the most important aspect is the emotional swing though.
My doctor gave me a Rx for either Nuvaring, or Alesse. I've heard that Nuvaring has the lowest "hormone level", and Alesse is a pill that's pretty low too...20 I think? (Desogen was 30) So, I'm trying to decide which one to try. I know BC is a lot of trial and error, but any suggustions would be great. :)

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They`re both reliable methods. It just boils down to what you feel would be best for you. Of course, you could always have negative side effects from either of them, so there`s still an element of trial and error. The low dose of hormones does seem to cut down on neg. side effects in some women, though.
Let us know what you decide and how you like it!
Have any "ring users" experienced any discomfort while excercising? Does it shift down? (Maybe I'll have to ask this question in a new topic...)
Thanks again!
Hope this helps!
CL_Judie_Rae uses NuvaRing and says it makes her secretions heavier and a bit yeasty, but not to the point of a YI. A lot of ring users say it makes their discharge greater. Some women have trouble with it slipping down but from the number of posts there don't seem to be too many. Any movement doesn't seem to be exercise related either. If you try it let us know how you like NuvaRing, ok?
Good luck,
Jill
Alta
julie
I'm sure I'll have more questions on Monday...hehehe...I like to overanalyze things. :) ilovemyfeet - I hope it works out for you too! Here we go. ;)
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