Question:
I'm six months post-op and I am using the Nuvaring and does it make you gain alot!

   — sassykiki (posted on July 15, 2008)

July 15, 2008
here is the possible side effects listed. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: changes in vaginal bleeding (e.g., continuous spotting, sudden heavy bleeding, missed periods), problem wearing contact lenses, dark patches on the skin (melasma), swelling of the ankles/feet, weight changes (gain or loss).
   — dyates2948

July 15, 2008
It is my understanding (and I could be wrong) that the hormones in the birth control increase the appetite, not cause actual weight gain itself. If you find your appetite increases and cannot control yourself with your tool, talk to your GYN and see if there might be another answer. Good luck to you, Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
   — DawnVic

July 15, 2008
My doctor would not give to me because of the possibility of weight gain. Which would be from the increased appetite.
   — sonyaracene

July 15, 2008
Just a word of caution. My Doctor put me on the Femring which is a HRT or hormone replacement therepy and because of its direct delivery not only did I get a toxic dose of estrogen, which made me quite ill. In addition it wiped out several of my vitamin stores. Because the symptoms were all diverse it took a while to put them all together and diagnose. Email me and I can give you a list of the symptoms that I had and what to keep an eye out for. [email protected] good luck
   — Charlene Lewis

July 15, 2008
Femcon is a chewable BCP and it's what my doctor and I selected together. I did the ring for one month and it just wasn't for me, I was constantly checking to be sure it was still there. The depo shot was out, it can rob your calcium stores and the other side effects were nasty too. I wanted to go back the same pill I did pre RNY but the gyn felt the chewables would increase effectiveness so here I am. They have a minty tastes so it works, BUT it's only estimated to be 60% effective after an RNY. Since I was more concerned about getting my hormones under control it's my best solution. Condoms are affective and will work well until I pass the year mark.
   — mbrendel

July 21, 2008
I have been using Nuvaring, I started six months prior to my surgery and continue to use it now three months post off. I have lost 50 pounds since my surgery so for me no it hasn't caused any weight gain. It is basically progesterone to prevent you from ovulating. But you have to remember any form of birth control has the possibility of weight gain.
   — Melanie C.