Sadness 3rd week of nuvaring?

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Registered: 04-18-2003
Sadness 3rd week of nuvaring?
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Wed, 01-31-2007 - 1:51pm

I LOVE nuvaring but have noticed a pattern of being sadder than normal during the third week, before I remove it. I am scheduled to remove it today and insert a new one in one week, but I feel like I could cry easily today and also felt this way Monday.

Any thoughts on things that might help, other than some nice sunshiny warm weather? I miss being outside, but this is definitely a pattern in the 3rd week.

Thanks,
holly

Holly
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 01-31-2007 - 4:49pm

Hi Holly, welcome back!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 04-18-2003
Thu, 02-01-2007 - 9:18am
Thanks, I am not but will definitely try it. Couldn't hurt!
Holly
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Registered: 02-13-2007
Tue, 02-13-2007 - 10:38am
i tried nuvaring TWICE and both times i got really depressed (or the opposite - so angry i had no control over myself) the same week you're experiencing problems. now, i have a history of depression, so i think the ring brought it out even more. but even if you don't have a history of depression, i've read elsewhere that it can bring out depression-like symptoms. i suggest talking to your GYN about it. you might be better off on another form of bc. i've been on various forms of bc for almost 18 years and the only thing i was happy with was the diaphragm (in fact, i've stopped using the patch recently and going back to it) synthetic hormones just don't cooperate with my body ;-)
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Registered: 04-18-2003
Tue, 02-13-2007 - 11:01am
Hi,
Thanks. I love the patch a lot, but I am breastfeeding and it has too much estrogen. I went back to depo for one last shot and ds will be one year old when it wears off so we will be weaning, at least from pumping at work.
Good luck with the patch. I am lucky to not have too many issues with bc.
Holly
Holly