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Posted at 2:40 PM on Sep 10, 2008 by cathy22, #34355
I just removed Nuvaring in May after almost 2 years of being on it. The main reason was due to the lack of sex drive and when i did have sex, there would be a pretty bad burning sensation to me and my husband. However, now that i read through your comments, i am realizing that a lot more is attributed to my health now because of the Nuvaring. Mainly, when i was on it, i had severe headaches, couldn't lose a pound to save my life and was very moody. The big problems I have are now, almost 4 months being off Nuvaring. My doctor informed me that i may be going through premature menopause - i'm 38 years old - due to a malfunction with my ovaries. What!?!? My mom had her period until she was almost 50 and that is a good indicator of what you will have. I also have really bad joint pain, tingling in my fingers at times, hot flashes, sleeplessness and NO period since coming off it. I am hoping that this is just my body trying to battle the jolt of being on Nuvaring and i will return to normal. My advice - if you're on it, get off it and if you're considering it, don't do it. Even a well-known radio personality here in Chicago has said the Nuvaring did awful things to her body and she experienced a lot of bleeding. This product needs to come off the market NOW!
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Reply 11 months ago on Dec 11, 2008 by clara123, #15197

I too was on Nuvaring for several years with no sex drive, head aches also. I just came off and have not had a cycle in months. I thought I was pregnant. Took a test but was not. My doctor tested me for earily menapose. Answer was no. My homone levels were fine. I'm waiting to take more test.. Glad I'm off the Nuvaring. Only one good thing...My sex drive has returned...

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Reply 22 days ago on Nov 12, 2009 by geneva, #24369

Hello. I am experiencing the same drama. I am 39 and am diagnosed with premature menopause. I used NuvaRing for a year with small side effects like fall of my libido. I stopped it 3months ago and felt the symptoms of menopause. Sweat, difficulty to sleep, bad mood. I am now using natural therapy and hope to be back to normal. would like to hear about other experiences?

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