Nuvaring Question

So I've been taking the pill (tri lo sprintec) ever since I can remember. But I want to try something new. I'm 37 now but I'm wondering if trying a new birth control will affect me negatively. My DR wants to put me on this since I forget sometimes w the pill. But I've seen a bunch of side effects, allot that are not nice. Is this a good choice of birth control if I'm getting older or should I just remember to take the pill more?
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Do you need to go on birth control at all? Could you consider tracking your cycle and avoid having sex during your fertile window if you don’t want to get pregnant?

@Josephine I've never tried. So you have experience w this method since it is the most natural? I have always known about this but was always nervous bc I am not looking to get pregnant again

I tried the nuva ring years ago. It thinned the tissue inside and I tore after having sex. It took a month to heal. If you’re not wanting another pregnancy, why not tie your tubes or get the birth control that goes in your arm?

@Margarita maybe not tie my tubes bc I don't want anything invasive but have you tried the arm implant? Are there any side effects?

@Veronica it’s definitely the most natural option but I understand it does come with the risk of maybe getting pregnant again… but there are only certain times in your cycle you can get pregnant so if you’re tracking properly then it’s all good! You can always use condoms for extra protection. Depends if being free of synthetic hormones is something you’re interested in xxx

@Veronica I have not tried the arm birth control. I got my tubes tied. I honestly tried pushing for a partial hysterectomy, but my doctor told me no.

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