WHAT ARE SOME SIDE EFFECTS OF DEPO?
A lot of girls experience changes with their periods. You may not get a period while you are on Depo, which is not harmful. You may notice that during the first three months you have some spotty or irregular bleeding. Other side effects include headache, dizziness, nausea, breast tenderness, weight loss or weight gain, acne, and changes in hair growth. Using depo more than 2 years can be associated with reversible bone density loss. Intravaginal birth control (Nuva Ring) HOW DOES THE RING WORK? The ring contains estrogen and progestin (the same hormones in birth control pills) which prevent ovulation from taking place. They also cause thickened mucous in the top portion of the vagina (called the cervix) which makes it harder for sperm to get through. HOW DO I USE THE RING? The ring is a small flexible disc with a clear film of hormones in the middle. The ring can be squeezed into a slender shape with your fingers. Then it is inserted into the vagina by hand. Some people feel more comfo
