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How to tell if nuvaring side effects or early signs of pregnancy?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Side effects: Potential serious side effects with NuvaRing include blood clots & increased risk for stroke, heart attack, gallbladder disease, high blood pressure, breast cancer, cancer of reproductive organs, liver tumors & elevated lipids. Common risks include headache, weight gain, nausea & vaginal irritation, infections with increase in secretions.

Answered 6/30/2014

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