I use Nuvaring for birth control, and have been using it as directed since December. Usually my period starts within 2 days of the date I remove the ring each month. This month, for the last few weeks I have been experiencing vaginal dryness that has made me itchy. Then when I removed the Nuvaring on Friday, my period did not start and the dryness problem didn’t go away. I’ve been having some issues with my blood sugar levels, and have been getting hot flashes/night sweats like I did when I was pregnant with my only daughter, who is now 5 months old. We always use condoms, so chances of pregnancy are low, but I am concerned. On wednesday, 5 days after I removed the nuvaring, I was scheduled to have all 4 wisdom teeth removed and was put under for the procedure. I was prescribed percocet and amoxicillin for after care. My period came Thursday, but was light. Today is Friday again, and I have been passing a lot of clots, and despite the pain killers for my mouth, I’ve had stabbing pains in my uterus/cervix. Could I be/have been pregnant, and this surgery and drugs caused an early miscarriage? If I take an over the counter pregnancy test, will it be positive if I am experiencing a miscarriage?

27. March 2012

anonymous-qa

If you have been using the NuvaRing correctly & consistently, it is very unlikely that you became pregnant. You may be experiencing some hormonal changes or fluctuations, especially since you are having hot flashes. It can take several months for your body to return to normal after having a baby. Many things can alter you cycles: stress, surgery, illness, change in diet, exercise or sleep patterns. These can make periods come earlier, later or not at all.

Occasionally, after extended use of pills or the NuvaRing, some women will experience very short and light periods. Some women may skip a month here and there. This is not unusual. Continue using  it as directed, and insert a new one on schedule.

However, if you are feeling like you are pregnant, for peace of mind, do a home pregnancy test.

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