Should I Stop Using the "NuvaRing"? Posted: 03-12-06 11:23am
I have just started Nuvaring this month. I
had inserted it on the first day of my
period like I was told. However, my period
usually last me six to seven days. Now
that I have started the ring I am on day
nine of my period. Is this normal? I'm not
sure if this is suppose to be part of the
breakthrough bleeding or not. I am also
slightly bloated, but I'm associatign this
with my period. Should I or should I not
stop using the ring?
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Birth Control Answer A618 Posted: 04-01-06 07:57am
Menstrual bleeding normally lasts from 3
to 7 days. Menorrhage (prolonged
menstrual bleeding) can be functional or
organic. Functional bleedings are caused
by a hormonal imbalance, perhaps brought
on by hormonal contraception (as is
probable in your case). Organic bleedings
are caused by infections, tumors etc. I
recommend you visit a gynecologist. You
will probably need to stop using the ring
until the problem is solved; in the
meantime, be sure to use another form of
contraception like condoms.
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