Question:
Questions for Nuva-Ring users Post-Op...

Hi, I am 8mos post-op, and been using the Birth Control Patch the last 2 months. I never noticed, but the last 2 months I really have only lost like 5 pounds. I heard the Patch can do this. I was wondering the side-effects of Nuva-Ring and if weight-loss slowed down when using it. Also if most insurances cover it? I have Humana HMO. Thanks alot! 8mos post-op -100pounds at 160    — Sunny4x4chick (posted on March 28, 2003)

March 28, 2003
I was on the ring for 2 months and hated it. I had weird side effects from it and my you know where was very sore and tender for the entire time I had it in. My Gyno switched me to the patch and although it makes my weight loss slow down (so did the ring), It hasn't stopped and I have had no side effects whatsoever. My insurance covered both.
   — salymsmommy

March 28, 2003
I am 11 months post-op and have been on the ring for 2 months. My loss has slowed but nothing too alarming. I haven't tried the patch. My insurance doesn't cover this so I have to pay. Other than a few hormonal surges the Ring has done well for me.
   — [Deactivated Member]

March 30, 2003
The ring caused me serious vaginal irritation, major depression, and I wanted to eat CONSTANTLY. It was only in for five days, and all my problems cleared up the day after I took it out. I had never tried hormonal birth control, and I suspect I would have all the same side effects - except for the irritation, of course. My OB/GYN told me that the patch would not be as effective for me, as I was over 200#.
   — JAFMartin