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I'm 26 and i decided to go back on birth control after being off ...

Posted at 6:14 PM on Aug 18, 2008 by lclutch, #33569
I'm 26 and i decided to go back on birth control after being off the pill for about 7 months, and i heard that the nuvaring was amazing. well im three weeks into it and i have the worst acne i have ever experienced in my life, my face, neck, back.... and I am extremely clean with my skin. I am also experiencing intense anxiety attacks about the smallest things. My sex drive is the same and wetness factor is not an issue, no redness or irritation or discomfort. I noticed my breasts are a lot fuller which isn't a bad thing. But despite that, I pulled it out today frustrated by the extreme acne and overall general mood, I am feeling like I am struggling to be happy and I have never had depression issues in the past. I just want to be myself again and not feel self conscious from acne covering my body. condoms seem like the best alternative to me at this point.
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Reply 3 months ago on Aug 19, 2008 by littlerock, #11347

I went through the same thing, only opposite on my acne. I tend to still get a few breakouts here and there (at age 27...ugh!) but the nuvaring did clear that up. However, I too was "struggling to be happy" (great way to put it, btw) and decided it just wasn't worth it. Only I dealt with it for a good 3 months before yanking it out. Nothing changed during that time, except my mood kept getting worse. Totally not worth it and back to condom city it is!

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