Nuva Ring or D&C Please Help!

I use the nuva ring and I LOVE it! After having kids, I started taking 'seasonal'...but I had break through bleeding all the time. So, after a year of that, my doctor recommended the nuva ring - but to be used like seasonal. So, I insert a ring for 3 weeks, take it out, and immediately insert another. I do this for a total of 3 rings, then I leave a ring out for a week. My periods are light, and after the week, I start the cycle all over again. I love not having any break through bleeding, as well as only having my period 4 times a year! My recommendation is to try the nuva ring, and if it doesn't help your problems, then have the surgury!

I would strongly suggest you get your thyroid checked. Bleeding like this could be a symptom of thyroid disease.

I would suggest the D&C. I've never had one done, but I work in a hospital and see numerous done on a daily basis. It is a very common thing. If you are planning on adding to your family, the constant bleeding could also interfere with that... as for the birth control, it might take a lot of trial and error until you find something that works. The D&C will take less time to take effect. Only you and your doctor can decide what is best for you, but that is my suggestion.

Hi L., I was on the Nuva Ring for almost 5 years and LOVED it. I have endometriosis as well and this was my last step before a hysterectomy. I had very light and short periods and hardly any cramps-which was wonderful. I just caution you to be aware of one thing-my blood pressure went really high after about 4 years and I exercise and am not overweight. Went to every specialist imagineable and they couldn't figure it out. I happened to go to my OBGYN and he freaked out saying that is a possible side affect of the Nuva Ring, so he made me go off of it. I hated going off of it. So if your blood pressure for some reason goes high, just keep that in the back of your mind. I loved it-so easy, I never had a problem.

Good luck!!!

A.

Hi L.,
I also have endometriosis and have been on the Nuva Ring. I was on the Nuva ring 6 weeks after having my son. I loved it but stopped using it because my insurance didn't cover much of it. However, if it came down to sugery or using the ring, I think I would use the ring. Then if the ring doesn't work, for whatever reason, you always have the option of surgery.

Good luck!

D&C!!!! I miscarried 2 years ago and had a horrible time after, my DR made me go a week in severe pain before she would do and D&C. I was fine afterwards and felt GREAT!!!

hi L.
i think i would go with the D&C it will clear up alot of your problem that are going on with you as far as the nuva ring goes i don't anyone personaly that have used it so i am not sure what to say about it i am kinda ifie on new forms of BC i tryed the patch when they first came out and had bad blood clots and lost handful of hair a day as a reaction to the patch well good luck hope it all clear up for you