What are the side effects of the NuvaRing?
Common Side Effects of the NuvaRing: Breast tenderness, nausea, headache (these usually resolve within 3-6 months), and increased vaginal moisture. Serious (but rare) Side Effects of the NuvaRing: Blood clots which can lead to stroke, pulmonary embolism (blood clot to the lungs) and heart attack. Ortho Evra Patch How do I begin using my Ortho Evra Patch: Apply the patch to your hip or buttock on the first Sunday after the FIRST day of the period. Leave the patch in place for one week and then remove it and re-apply another patch on the opposite hip or buttock. Leave this one in place for one week and then remove it and re-apply a third patch on the opposite hip or buttock. Alternate placement sides so that no one side because overly irritated by the adhesive in the patch. Leave the last patch on for one week and then remove and do not apply another patch for 7 days. Your period will come sometime during the patch-free week. After seven days with no patch, a new patch should be reapplie
