I believe it is likely due to my own personal "vaginal" experience. I have been experiencing vaginal dryness since using the nuvaring as well. Although I have heard a few friends lament of vaginal discharge, I asked my gynecologist about possible symptoms and he didn't mention any. I actually experience increased discharge the first month and progressively became more dry. I was 30 y.o. and didn't previously experience this issue, so I believe I have discovered the culprit. I noticed tons of women report this symptom, so I think their anecdotal evidence has some value. I also value the opinion of medical professionals; but, I also undersand that many doctors have an incentive for prescribing certain meds and products. I was literally talked into and convinced into getting an IUD from a gynecologist a seven years ago. I don't have any kids, the Dr stated it was fine as long as I was in a monogamous relationship. She stated this was the best form of birth control and she didn't recommend any other form. She stated the pills I requested was old-fashioned and I would love the IUD. Well, the IUD was incorrectly inserted (the dr bent it and cut the entire string),it implanted in my uterine wall and was eventually surgically removed after an extemely painful attempt to remove non-surgically . Of course one may conclude that I should have made an informed decision....which is correct. I did research before the insertion, but ultimately trusted the Dr's assurances . It is my body and my health. Information is power! The Dr's expertise is valued, but research is important and we should not ignore our instincts and intuition.
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I believe it is likely due to my own personal "vaginal" experience. I have been experiencing vaginal dryness since using the nuvaring as well. Although I have heard a few friends lament of vaginal discharge, I asked my gynecologist about possible symptoms and he didn't mention any. I actually experience increased discharge the first month and progressively became more dry. I was 30 y.o. and didn't previously experience this issue, so I believe I have discovered the culprit. I noticed tons of women report this symptom, so I think their anecdotal evidence has some value. I also value the opinion of medical professionals; but, I also undersand that many doctors have an incentive for prescribing certain meds and products. I was literally talked into and convinced into getting an IUD from a gynecologist a seven years ago. I don't have any kids, the Dr stated it was fine as long as I was in a monogamous relationship. She stated this was the best form of birth control and she didn't recommend any other form. She stated the pills I requested was old-fashioned and I would love the IUD. Well, the IUD was incorrectly inserted (the dr bent it and cut the entire string),it implanted in my uterine wall and was eventually surgically removed after an extemely painful attempt to remove non-surgically . Of course one may conclude that I should have made an informed decision....which is correct. I did research before the insertion, but ultimately trusted the Dr's assurances . It is my body and my health. Information is power! The Dr's expertise is valued, but research is important and we should not ignore our instincts and intuition.
July 8, 2016 - 3:28amThis Comment
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