Well, unfortunately no DOCTOR was able to figure out why I was having the symptoms I was experiencing, even after almost a year of suffering. I finally decided to stop nuvaring, and when I did, all undesirable symptoms went away. So, although nuvaring is not supposed to cause any more vaginal irritations or infections, it sometimes CAN. I work at a women's clinic and I hear women complain about nuvaring all the time (of course, there are many women who also love it!!) Every woman's body is different, and she will respond differently to different methods of birth control. Although doctors are important, and yes they are experts, the woman is the only person who truly knows her body. And she is the true expert on her own body. We must always listen to the woman first and foremost. And if you are having issues, do not let a doctor disregard what you say, because they are not always right. My negative experience with nuvaring was real, and I encourage any woman who has unwanted symptoms to consider whether or not she wants to switch to a different form of birth control. Just something to be aware of. Know your body!
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Well, unfortunately no DOCTOR was able to figure out why I was having the symptoms I was experiencing, even after almost a year of suffering. I finally decided to stop nuvaring, and when I did, all undesirable symptoms went away. So, although nuvaring is not supposed to cause any more vaginal irritations or infections, it sometimes CAN. I work at a women's clinic and I hear women complain about nuvaring all the time (of course, there are many women who also love it!!) Every woman's body is different, and she will respond differently to different methods of birth control. Although doctors are important, and yes they are experts, the woman is the only person who truly knows her body. And she is the true expert on her own body. We must always listen to the woman first and foremost. And if you are having issues, do not let a doctor disregard what you say, because they are not always right. My negative experience with nuvaring was real, and I encourage any woman who has unwanted symptoms to consider whether or not she wants to switch to a different form of birth control. Just something to be aware of. Know your body!
April 21, 2010 - 10:18amThis Comment
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