? for moderator, take a break??

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Registered: 05-29-2006
? for moderator, take a break??
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Sat, 02-17-2007 - 10:35pm
Ive written before...
Displaced Alesse user...tried Aviane...blew up and became cranky...tried Yaz...felt great but got leg cramps, my hair shed terribly, the diuretic dried me out too much. Now my Dr wants me to try NUvaring. I am supposed to start tomorrow (Sunday). But I have reservations. First, I took my last YAZ pill last Saturday night. My period didnt start until Friday.(It has never come that late. What does that mean?)So I will still have a heavy flow on Sunday. I am hesitant to insert the ring for the first time in that state. Plus with all the hormonal changes, I feel like I should give my system a break. (I am 35)Like take an extra week off...insert the ring next Sunday. Will I mess my system up more doing that?? Ive been so regulated for years that I am concerned that breaking the routine will do more damage.
Help!!
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 02-17-2007 - 11:42pm

Hi amintazz, welcome back!


      Jill

    

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Registered: 05-29-2006
Sun, 02-18-2007 - 8:42am
So If I take an extra week off, the only side effect is loss of hormonal protection??? I will need to use a back up for a couple weeks???
I am trying to get a handle on the 10lbs Ive gained sine all this started. I feel like another hormone will add to the problem literally. A week off will allow me to jump start the process with no interference.
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sun, 02-18-2007 - 10:34am

Hi again hon,


      Jill