The ring Birthcontrol?

Question

Experiences? Good....bad?? Just got it and in about 2 weeks gonna start using it...what do u think about it?

Answer 1

I love it you put it in for three weeks and take it out for one. also you can continually replace them for three monthes and go without a period for three months. so if you have a vaction planned you don't have to worry about 'interruptions'. just remember to take it out or replace it every month. I have a set day every month so i dont forget

Answer 2

You must be talking about NuvaRing; this is a combined-hormone contraceptive, just like birth control pills. It has the same effectiveness rate as oral contraceptives, and the possible side effects are similar: breakthrough bleeding (spotting), nausea, slight weight gain, and the like. NuvaRing is a flexible, two-inch diameter ring made of a silicone-like material that's inserted deep into your vagina where the vaginal muscles will keep it in place. Once inserted, it will steadily release a low dose of hormones that will offer over 99% effectiveness against pregnancy. After 21 days, you remove and discard the ring, and wait 7 days before inserting a new one; you'll have your menstrual period during the 7 ring-free days. If for any reason the ring gets dislodged from your vagina, simply rinse it with tap water and insert it again immediately. Neither you nor your partner would "feel" the ring during intercourse; it won't interfere with the spontaniety of sex, since you'll be protected at all times. There's no need to remember to take a pill every day; for this reason it is ideal for teens and women who have trouble remembering to take her medications. For more details on this contraceptive method, go to the following links:

http://www.nuvaring.com/Consumer/new/aboutNuvaRing/index_flash.asp
http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/handouts/nuvaring/nuvaring.htm
http://www.wellesley.edu/Health/nuva.html