from Depo to Nuvaring

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Registered: 03-16-2005
from Depo to Nuvaring
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Sat, 06-24-2006 - 11:54am

I have been on Depo for about a year or so I guess. I just switched to the ring due to all the nasty stuff depo can do to your body. My dr. told me to put the ring in 2 weeks before I was due for my next shot. The pamphlet says to put it in on the day the next shot is due. I went with my dr.s recommendation. Does that sound ok?

My other question is-I am due to take the ring out tomorrow for my off week. I am concerned that I will not get a period since I have not had one being on depo and I think the depo must still be in my body. If I don't get my period, should I take a pg test or wait until I miss 2 periods? I think the pamphlet says to wait for two?

As a side note for those considering the ring-I have not had any problems with it. Hormones seem fine. and it slips down sometimes to were it is uncomfortable but it has never fallen out. I just push it further up there so I can't feel it anymore. as far as sex goes, my BF has said that he can feel it but it is not painful. It has been painful for me occasional (during deep thrusting) so I have taken it out during IC and then put it in right after. So far, I would recommend it. I'll let you know if my opinion changes!

Thanks!

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 06-24-2006 - 11:38pm

Hi snoflake1024, welcome!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 03-16-2005
Sat, 07-01-2006 - 7:55am
I did end up getting my period, 4 days after I took the ring out. So far so good with the ring