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Posted at 1:48 PM on Jan 28, 2009 by tklh, #38445
Wow- until I found this website I thought I was losing my mind. I started using Nuvaring about three years ago. I was initially happy because it was the first time in my life that my periods were regular. Over the past two and a half years, I have had the worst acne I could imagine. I've been to dermatologists, discussed it with my gyno and my a estetician. I've been on tetracycline and minocycline(alternating) for three years-neither has really helped! My relationship with my husband is suffering because we have always had an amazing intimacy between us. I can't tolerate the slightest touch to my breasts, I've lost the amazing lust that I had for him. I am always extremely tired and irritated. This is not me! I started believing that I was an unstable person and possible experiencing mental issues. I am nauseated often.... Oh...the weight gain....I don't eat terribly and am an active person. I constantly yet gradually gain weight with out any changes to my diet/activity levels. I have put on 30 lbs over the past 3 years. I am 33 years old..... my legs cramp at night, my hair is drab and hasn't grown an inch in 6 months. I have a constant yet dull headache, I've even consulted with my doctor about anti-depression meds. I've NEVER had any of these symptoms before. I truly believe that nuvaring is the culprit. I can't believe that I didn't figure this out sooner. Further, I can't believe that my gyno didn't suggest Nuvaring as a potential cause.
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Reply 10 months ago on Jan 30, 2009 by lisamania, #16594

I've notice this about gyno's. They are probably being paid by NuvaRing by how many prescriptions they write.

When I mentioned my mood, weight gain, and intimacy issues to my gyno, telling her it is connected to the ring, she brushed it off. She said it was not the ring, and in fact, tried to talk me out of going off of it...

After reading the reviews, I have noticed many dr's/gyno's brushing it off, as well. I wonder what's really going on

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