Re: CONTRACEPTION: Mirena vs. NuvaRing
From: anne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:37:10 -0500 (CDT)
http://www.NuvaRing.com
It's a flexible clear plastic ring you insert into your vagina; it
releases hormones to prevent pregnancy. It does not go into your
uterus. I got used to inserting it quickly.
I can't feel it, and my husband can't feel it during sex. You take it
out after 3 weeks to have a period, then put in a NEW one. There's no
chance to lose it; it can't get past cervix. Sometimes at first it
popped out w/ BM, but no more. If it does come out, just rinse off in
warm water and put it back in! If your partner feels it, you CAN take it
out for up to 3 hrs.
NuvaRing doesn't pass through your gastric system (stomach, etc) so it's
much less likely to cause nausea than any pill. If you do have any
problem with it, simply pull it out yourself at home.
http://www.Mirena-US.com
Your Dr. has to insert this flexible plastic estrogen-free device into
your uterus during an exam. This Inter-Uterine Contraceptive (IUC) can
be left in up to 5 yrs. To remove, you have to have your Dr. do it.
There's no way you can remove it from your uterus yourself.
It 1) Blocks sperm from reaching or fertilizing your egg 2) Makes the
lining of your uterus thin (may also lessen period bleeding) 3) Stops
the release of egg from your ovary in some cases.
At Tue, 4 Mar 2008, grateful mom wrote:
>
>Hi Robin -
>
>Thanks for your comments regarding the Nuvaring - I wouldn't want it to
>use it, but I hope it can help my friend.
>
>My Gyn is only THE finest dr in all the land - Garry Siegel . I have
>had the pleasure of being his patient for over 15 years and drive 70
>miles each way to see him.
>
>He is an outstanding dr, an M.D. advisor on this list, and a true
>southern gentleman plus he makes me laugh! ;-)
>
>Take care,
>
>Kirsten
>
>At Tue, 4 Mar 2008, Robin wrote:
>>
>>Hi GM...
>>
>>I never did get the Mirena due to Berlex being a bit incompetent in
>>getting approvals even with all of the information in front of them, but
>>I did use the NuvaRing for a little while, and I did not like it. I
>>found the NuvaRing to be uncomfortable...even with my MD inserting it
>>for me to see if maybe I was doing something wrong (I wasn't).
>>
>>I would have loved to have tried the Mirena....but with the problems I
>>had from Berlex, I felt it best to not try.
>>
>>--
>>Robin
>>
>>P.S. I know you've said you are in GA....who is your GYN?? If you don't
>>mind me asking. I too live in Atlanta.
>>
>>At Tue, 4 Mar 2008, grateful mom wrote:
>>>
>>>Is there a huge difference between Mirena and Nuvaring? My friend is
>>>trying to decide between the two for ovulation suppression not birth
>>>control. She said that she is very sensitive to hormone therapy and has
>>>tried many, many different pills. Her dr. suggested the Nuvaring
>>>because he felt that he would have to remove the IUD soon after
>>>insertion due to side effects (real or imagined).
>>>
>>>It was my understanding that the hormonal effects of the Mirena are
>>>confined to the uterus and not systemic; therefore reducing side
>>>effects. Am I on the right track? Would the same be said for the
>>>Nuvaring?
>>>
>>>Thanks for any input. My friend tends to self-diagnose and is
>>>unreliable with follow-up or follow thru.
>>
--
Anne.<br>
<br>
P.S. Never self-diagnose... it could be dangerous!
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