NuvaRing side effect: Varicose Veins?

I just went on a nuvaring side effects website. of course blood clots are listed. it said sharp pains on the back of lower leg (calf) and i remember having that several times at work it says it is a possible blood clot. I was wondering if that is what could of caused a varicose vein that i recently got on my lower leg in the front on my shin? i know varicose veins are caused by blood clots. am i in danger, is it possible that it is the nuva ring causing this? any input would be appreciated, thank you for your help

Birth control pills have that side affect too. I think I've read on the actual leaflet from my pill that if you smoke, have heart disease, or obesity, then that increases the risk of the hormones giving you blood clots. It would probably be a small percentage of people that it affects and therefore they are required to put a warning on it. If you are concerned about the risks, talk to your doctor.

there is a pretty big chance that it is the NuvaRing that's causing the pain. I don't know how bad it is, so I can't tell you much, but if it is a blood clot, it's treatable. NuvaRing wouldn't sell blood clot-causing items if they new it was lifethreatening. I don't remember if NuvaRing is only given by doctors, but if that's where you got it from, then go back to your doctor. I'm sure he (or she) is prepared to treat it and will know exactly what to do.

I recommend that even if the pain goes away, you should still go see your doctor because small problems can avalanche on you if they go untreated, especially if they're ones concerning the reproductive/circulatory system