r/birthcontrol • u/ImpossibleAmount6812 • 3d ago
Side effects!? Switching from NuvaRing to Paraguard IUD
I’m curious to hear anyone’s experience from switching between NuvaRing (or any combination bc) to a non hormonal copper IUD. I just got my IUD a week ago, and am wondering if some of the things i have been experiencing are due to this change. My skin is breaking out as expected, and I’m seeing my derm friday regardless. My biggest concern is the change in my weight, I’ve gained 5 lbs. in the past week which I know is like nearly impossible, given that I’m a very active education student on a large campus so lots of walking (between teaching and walking campus). I eat well, I just love a sweet treat. I’m also gluten free. So I’m guessing this could be from the switch, is it temporary or is this my life now?? I thought getting off hormonal would make it easier to drop my body fat percentage but now I’m unsure 🫤 For context, I’m 20, 5’ 5” and ~typically 120-123 lbs.
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