has anyone used the NuvaRing? and did it make you feel have nausea the first few days?

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I just started yesterday...and I've felt sick all afternoon. Is this normal?

The side effects say some nausea may occur, but shouldn't because it has the lowest hormone dose out of all BC's. I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem and if it went away. I don't want to feel like this for the next month

Answer 1

Most hormonal contraception will cause some slight nausea, especially in the beginning until your body adjusts to the new (and very stable!) levels of hormones.

If you are experiencing nausea on the NuvaRing, you would most likely experience more signficant nausea on an oral contraceptive, since not only are the doses often higher, but it also injested. And, if you vomit on the NuvaRing you are still protected-- if you vomit on birth control pills it's often just like missing a pill.

My suggestion is to work through the nausea by snacking on saltines (they really do help!-- they soak up stomach acid and make you feel less queasy) for at least the first full month. That will give your body time to adjust to the new contraceptive. If you are still experiencing nausea next month, or if the nausea becomes sever, you may want to talk to your doctor about trying one of the injectable contraceptives.

And, to be VERY honest--- nausea can be very subjective. You can actually make yourself feel sick to your stomach just by thinking about being sick to your stomach. (Kind of like how you can make yourself throw-up just by thinking about eating something offensive) So, try to just relax a little bit and not dwell on the side effects. (I know that can be hard to do, but it's worth a try!)

Whatever you do, don't just stop taking or using your contraceptives. Sometimes you have to try a few to get what's right for you and it's important that you plan and time your pregnancies.

Best of luck!

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has anyone used the NuvaRing? and did it make you feel have nausea the first few days?
I just started yesterday...and I've felt sick all afternoon. Is this normal?

The side effects say some nausea may occur, but shouldn't because it has the lowest hormone dose out of all BC's. I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem and if it went away. I don't want...

Answer 3

I just had a baby 5 months ago and decided to use the ring as my birth control method. I had a small bit of nausea for the first 2 days then it went away all together. I do however have a bad problem with vaginal secretions. I have to wear lite day sanitary pads every day. Periods are very lite and almost not even there, but the discharge is bothering me. Nothing else wrong though.

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Anytime you have unprotected sex, you can get pregnant, especially since it was close to your ovulation. When in doubt, buy a pregnancy test. You can get a two-pack for about $10 at Wal-Mart and have your answer in minutes. :) If it's negative, try calling your doctor and discussing your symptoms to see if it's normal or unrelated to the NuvaRing.

Answer 5

oooh, that sucks. i've used it but don't use it any more. i never did get nausea but it really messed me up. the hormones absorbed into my vaginal walls instead of my system and i couldn't have sex without it feeling like someone was slicing me with a knife. it was bad. plus i got sick of it constantly coming out. everytime you have sex it comes out - then you have to find it and put it back in. its really more of a pain than what its worth.

Answer 6

If I can pass on any advise to you young women it would be STAY AWAY FROM THESE NEW FANGLED BC METHODS -- they are EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, YOU could even die, just trying to prevent a pregnancy.
If you feel you must use drugs for BC try to use one of the very low dose pills! But better yet are the old timey ways, they are safe and very effective if you use them correctly!!!
There is the RYTHM METHOD and the ladies of the 19th century and early 20th used a sea sponge dipped in vinegar and wrung out til only slightly damp, you can use the methods together. If you can count, you can use the rythm method, millions of women today use it and it is 90% effective and with sponge even more so. Look it up. No more drugs to mess your body up. Look up effects of birth control meds at WebMD.

Birth Control

What is the rhythm method?

The act of abstaining from sexual intercourse on the days of the woman's menstrual cycle when she could become pregnant (or using a barrier method of birth control on these days).

How is it used?

To use the rhythm method, you must know the length of your menstrual cycles for the previous year. You can also record changes in your cervical mucus and take your basal body temperature every day before you get out of bed, and chart those changes to understand when you ovulate. Then there are calculations you can do to predict the days of the month that you will probably not get pregnant. If you abstain from sex on the unsafe days, or use a barrier method on those days, you can avoid pregnancy.

You must learn about the rhythm method or talk to a clinician before using it.

Does it protect against STIs?
NO!

Does it protect against pregnancy?
Yes, but only when used correctly and consistently.

What are the chances of getting pregnant while using the rhythm method?

Perfect use: 1-9%

Advantages to using the rhythm method?

The rhythm method is completely safe, and requires no apparatus. It poses no threat to the users' health and has no effect on long-term fertility.

Disadvantages to using the rhythm method?

Some people find the time and attention required to keep the charts is a bother, or have schedules that are too unpredictable to take their temperature regularly.

You must keep at least two months of charts before you begin to use this method of birth control.


Note: Speak with a health care provider about this complex method before using it as your only form of birth control.

Sponge



What is a sponge?

The sponge is a donut-shaped polyurethane device containing spermicide and a woven polyester loop that hangs down into the vagina for removal. Note: In 1995, the sponge was taken off the market in the United States by its manufacturer. However, it is expected to be available in U.S retail stores when it receives FDA approval. The sponge is currently available in Canada.

How is it used?

The sponge is inserted into the vagina and covers the cervix.

The sponge can be left in place for 24 hours and multiple acts of intercourse; however, it must be left in the vagina for 6 hours after the last act of intercourse.


Does it protect against STIs?

No.

Does it protect against pregnancy?

Yes.

What are the chances of getting pregnant while using a sponge?

Typical use: 20%

Perfect use: 9%

Advantages to using a sponge?

The sponge protects for 24 hours and multiple acts of intercourse during that time.

Currently unavailable for approved manufacture and sale, an advantage of the sponge was that it did not require a prescription and you could purchase it at the grocery or drugstore.

Disadvantages to using a sponge?

The sponge must not be left in the vagina for more than 30 hours or the female runs the risk of toxic shock syndrome.




Sources:

Below are links PAMF accessed when researching this topic. PAMF, however, does not sponsor or endorse any of these sites, nor does PAMF guarantee the accuracy of the information contained on them.

Planned Parenthood. Birth Control [Online]. Accessed June 24, 2003.

The National Women's Health Information Center. Birth Control Methods [Online]. Accessed June 24, 2003.

More information on barrier methods of birth control

Illustrations of barrier methods of birth control

Last Reviewed: January 2005

Sources:

Below are links PAMF accessed when researching this topic. PAMF, however, does not sponsor or endorse any of these sites, nor does PAMF guarantee the accuracy of the information contained on them.

Planned Parenthood. Birth Control [Online]. Accessed June 24, 2003.

The National Women's Health Information Center. Birth Control Methods [Online]. Accessed June 24, 2003.

More information about the rhythm method and other fertility awareness methods

Last Reviewed: January 2005

Using both methods is very effective and won't harm your body. They are for committed relationships.

Please, ladies dont be promiscuous! Don't risk your life !!!



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Answer 7

my sister-in-law used those for a while, she didn't like it, it kept falling out, but she didn't mention nausea.

Answer 8

i never used it, i think it is bad for your health.
you should ask your gyn for something else,
that has less side effects.