I use nuvaring which is causing hair loss, acne, and cravings. my thyroid levels are normal. i have pcos, insulin resistance, and abnormal uterin bleeding. whatshould i do?

PCOS more likely : Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a more likely cause of the hair loss and acne since this condition causes hormonal imbalances favoring more androgens which can cause hair loss and acne. Sometimes hormonal birth control will be used to help. You may do better on a different hormonal birth control pill that has a better estrogen effect.

Try the pill: Some of your symptoms could be due to your pcos - such as the acne, hair changes, and aub. If you cannot tolerate the nuva-ring, you may want to try an oral contraceptive as that is the first line treatment for pcos and will likely help with many of your symptoms.

Not NVR but PCOS: Based on what you describe, it is difficult to tell if it is the nuva vaginal ring or the baseline disease of pcos that is causing your symptoms. I suspect it is the pcos. There are several labs and tests for pcos and several treatments to address those symptoms, beside the nuva vaginal ring. The abnormal uterine bleeding may also require further testing.