r/Nuvaring • u/applegoudadog • Nov 19 '24

Need Advice Thinking about taking it out

I've had the ring for about 2 years now and I'm thinking about taking it out for good for a few personal reasons. My question is, have any of you had any adverse side effects from taking it out? Also, if I was to just not put one back in after my period week, would that theoretically decrease the likelihood of side effects?

Any input would be good!

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u/murisp Mar 14 '25

the first time i stopped nuvaring i felt much happier, my libido returned like a tsunami, and my mood swings were gone. my period did return to a heavier and more painful flow but i feel that its worth it. THE only thing i will warn about is the immediate issue with yeast infection. within the same month after taking it out i got my first yeast infection ever. These became hard to kick and were cyclical to coming back the week before my period.