Comments on: Ways around Nuvaring side effects?

Question: Ways around Nuvaring side effects?

Anonymous — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:17:46 -0800

Problems with the NuvaRing. What can I do?

I started the NuvaRing two weeks ago. I had sex for the first time (on the ring) last night and I immediately felt an intense burning in my vagina that didn't go away for 45 minutes. I did some investigation and it seems that other people have complained about this in various forums but the only solution seems to be to take out the ring during sex. Are there any other ways around this? Also, when looking at the side effects, I saw sinusitis listed. I've had a cold that I can't shake for a week. Related?

By: Blazecock Pileon

Blazecock Pileon — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 11:22:50 -0800

See your OB/Gyn.

By: MsMolly

MsMolly — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:01:26 -0800

Yeah, see your doc. I've used the Nuva Ring for 2 years and never had anything even close to that.

By: SpecialK

SpecialK — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:11:44 -0800

My SO doesn't have this problem, never has, and we've been having sex very regularly while she's been on the ring for over a year. See your OB/Gyn.

Burning in vagina is bad, mmkay?

By: stormygrey

stormygrey — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:24:19 -0800

This sounds like a deal breaker to me. I have sensitive skin and was told if my skin was sensitive my mucus membranes would be more so, so I can't use it. You may be sensitive to the hormones or actual material that makes up the ring, that coupled with the friction and general physical mechanics of intercourse may aggrevate the tissues. Keep trying till you find a method that works! Good Luck.

By: Joh

Joh — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 13:58:34 -0800

Definitely go see your ob/gyn anonymous, but I would suggest that this just means the NuvaRing is not for you. I tried it for a couple of months, and although I did not have the burning sensation you describe (might be an allergic reaction), it made me extremely moody and irritable. Everyone is different, and you just need to find the method that suits you. Taking it out during sex is not recommended IIRC from the instructions.

By: rosethorn

rosethorn — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 18:43:41 -0800

I've been on the ring for a few years now, and the only time I've had that particular burning sensation was when I had a low-key yeast infection I hadn't noticed until then. But still, I, too, say go see your doc.

By: bloggerwench

bloggerwench — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 07:34:11 -0800

I use the NuvaRing, and while it is actually ok to take it out during sex (as long as it's not out for more than three hours, it should still protect against pregnancy), the burning sounds like a cause for concern. Do see your doctor.

And, for what it's worth, my partner has a creative use for the NuvaRing during sex: given that it's a ring, you might have your partner give this use a try. Still...er...in (sometimes), but YOU won't feel it.