risks of nuva ring at age 49
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risks of nuva ring at age 49
| Thu, 12-14-2006 - 9:18pm |
I just got a sample of Nuva Ring from my doctor. It sounds pretty good. The only thing I'm nervous about is the possible health risks, such as increased chance of breast cancer, stroke, blood clots, etc. I'm 49, so I hopefully don't have that many more years to worry about birth control, but I've never used any birth control with hormones. Does anybody have any input on if this is a safe method for me to use at my age?

Hi,
I’m using Nuvaring and I’ll be 36 next month. My first baby is only 8 months old:) I have heard that we can use the lower dose hormonal contraceptives through menopause. What did your doctor have to say about your age and hormonal contraceptives?
I think, but I don’t know for sure, that the hormone doses in Nuvaring are much lower than in hormone replacement therapy, so I think that there is not as great a risk in using it. I know that Nuvaring has a very low dose of hormones compared to other hormonal contraceptives.
I hope I’m right, but Judie or Jill should be here soon with knowledge instead of just thinking.
Holly
Hi monacheryl, welcome!
Jill
Hi again monacheryl,
Jill
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