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I have been on NuvaRing for about 9 months now. I really love the...

Posted at 10:40 PM on Apr 13, 2008 by meganrae, #29563
I have been on NuvaRing for about 9 months now. I really love the convenience of it. I have had no complaints until now. About two months ago I was having some issues with insomnia. I tried a prescription sleeping pill (rozerem, I'm not sure how to spell it) for about a week and after I got off of it I was back to my usual sleeping habits. It didn't even cross my mind that it could be the ring. I thought it was just stress from school. I might have been that and not the ring. I have put on about 15 pounds but again I attribute that to my eating habits, not the ring. However, the past month and a half I have been on a strict diet and meeting with a personal trainer 2-3 times a week. On top of meeting with the trainer I go to the gym for a least an hour everyday. In spite of all this, I gained 3 pounds (on top of the 15). My doctor said it could be my thyroid but I just got the results of my blood test and my thyroid is normal. So I think it must be the ring. The problem is that I really like the ring and I don’t want to get off it. Has anyone gained weight from the ring but been able to lose it while staying on the ring?
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Reply about 1 year ago on May 02, 2008 by bonny_27, #7877

I am hypothyroid and I have been on the ring for 3 months. I have actually been able to lose about 5 pounds. I am sure the side effects are different for us all, but it is hard enough to lose weight when you are hypothyroid, not to mention throwing birth control into the equation. Despite the cards being stacked against me, I have not experienced the weight gain. Perhaps you should try seeing a nutritionist that can help you with your diet in addition to your personal trainer.

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