In between time to switching BC

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Registered: 04-10-2006
In between time to switching BC
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Tue, 08-29-2006 - 2:50am

Hi there, new to this board.

I am planning to stop taking the pill. It has really lowered my sex drive (I can go months without thinking about it - my boyfriend hates that too). I talked to my doctor today and she said I can go on Nuvaring which has lower hormone levels. Since I am due for a check-up in Nov she can prescribe it for me at that time if I decide to go with it. But for now I was planning to finish the pack of pills I'm on now (I will get my period in 3 days) and not start a new pack. My question is, would it be ok for me to stop the pill this month then go on Nuvaring in November? Is it safe to go on and off birth control hormones in such a short period of time or Is it better give my body a rest from the hormonal changes before I start going on BC again? Any input would help a lot, thanks! =)

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Tue, 08-29-2006 - 11:21am

Hi dva_star, welcome!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 08-31-2006 - 7:34am

Why can't your doctor just write you a prescription for Nuvaring to start now?

Judie Cl for Birth Control