female only More birth control advice please

[pookybear 284]

I know I said I was going with the shot...but I just got a new position at work that will be changing my hours a bit and I will not have any days off during the week anymore to go to the doctors for shots. SO.....when I go at the end of this month I was thinking of asking about Nuvaring. I still am unsure about it. There are many things about it that make me nervous. But it would definitely be more convenient. Who has this and what are your experiences? I feel like it would kinda get lost lol...is it easy to put in and take out? Any issues at all? What about spotting? Falling out? Sex? Lighter Periods?

[lrnettles 18]

I just went back on nuvaring. I loved it before so I decided to use it after surgery. It is very eady to put in. It goes in just like a tampon without an applicator. Very easy to get out when needed. I have had no problems with spotting and I don't feel it during sex. It doesn't bother my husband either. And the ligher periods are the best. Went from using pads and tampons to only having to use light tampons.

[pookybear 284]

Thanks. Do you feel it when it's in?

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Thanks. Do you feel it when it's in?

I can't feel mine at all. Sometimes have to check and make sure it's there cuz I just done feel it at all!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 214.6

[pookybear 284]

And it's really easy to put in/take out? The whole 'foreign object' thing makes me nervous.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Yup, just push it up in there til you don't feel it. I take it out while sitting on the toilet, makes it easier. My gun lets me keep it in for 4 weeks then replace. I spot lightly For a day or two but no periods. Woohoo!

HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 214.6

[pookybear 284]

Yeah I think I'm going to try it. The shot just won't be convenient anymore :-/