vaginapagina | Finally gave up on the pill; Nuvaring is my last hope... (Reply)

I recently switched to Nuvaring after giving up on the pill. I tried 3 different pills (Yasmin, OTC-lo, and Ortho-Cyclen) and could not deal with the terrible moods and weight gain (I gained nearly 10 pounds as a result of all 3 pills, despite eating healthy). Since switching to Nuvaring a month ago, I've noticed that my moods have slightly improved and my weight has seemed to stabilize, though I have not lost any of it. I'd really like to lose this weight as soon as possible; I'm not very tall, so it really shows up on me. Has anyone been in a similar situation? Were you able to lose weight while on the ring? If so, how long did it take to lose weight after going off the pill? My gyno said that I could still be experiencing effects from the pills I took, and that could be why I haven't dropped any weight as of yet. Any information or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much. :)

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