Hi Jessica! I used the NuvaRing for years before my diagnosis. When everything started to fall apart in October of 2016, that’s when I had to stop using it. It would not stay in after I had my first transvaginal ultrasound, which is when I started my endo and adeno journey. TMI....I can’t hve an IUD or wear a tampon now because nothing ‘fits’ if you know what I mean.

Edra, my I ask how long you were using NuvaRing before your diagnosis?

Yes I have taken NuvaRing before I received the diagnosis, orthotrycyclinlo, and Cerezette was my most recent one. The Cerezette was supposed to completely stop my period but I ended up bleeding for 28 days after taking it for 4 months. Not to mention I became suicidal because my pain was so intense. I have tried the Mirena, but my uterus flat out rejected it due to my adenomyosis. The doctor has said that all other birth control is off the table because I have a history of migraines and experienced a TIA (mini stroke) in 2013.

We’re you ever on bc and did it ever help with symptoms