Ive been on NuvaRing for the past 1 1/2 years. I was on the patch...

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Posted at 12: 8 PM on Mar 26, 2008 by pplhayes24, #28369

Ive been on NuvaRing for the past 1 1/2 years. I was on the patch - or Orthro Evra. I had consistent vaginal problems including yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis (BV) - at least once every 2 months - not fun! Since starting the NR, I haven't had any bacterial problems or yeast infections, but I have noticed the lack of sex drive and depression. Once a month when my menstrual cycle comes around I'm like a loose canon. I could be very moody, snappy, or just down right sad - about nothing. I guess you have to sacrifice somethings to achieve others. I'm glad I don't have infections anymore, but is there something else I could do to help with the emotional side effect?

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Reply 8 months ago on Mar 26, 2008 by justmefine, #5862

I was on the ring for 2 years and it took me that long to find out how terrible it was. My sex drive was down to zero and I was extremely moody and depressed.

I've sinced changed to Yaz and have much fewer side effects.

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Reply 8 months ago on Mar 26, 2008 by justmefine, #5863

p. s.

You may want to also try taking probiotics to reduce vaginal infections including douching with probiotic drinks (f. e. Bio-K).

Also, enzymes (protease, amylase, cellulase - taken on empty stomach) and caprylic acid can help with yeast infections.

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