Brands > NuvaRing

I found that with the use of this, my periods were lighter, my cramps nearly subsided, and I could tell nearly to the hour when my period would come. I would recommend this for anyone looking to control their periods with the use of a hormonal birthcontrol. The only side effects I experienced was a slight weight gain at the beginning.

Switching from the pill to NuvaRing was the best decision I've ever made. I used to have to set an alarm on my cell phone to remind myself to take a pill every day. Now, all I do is take out the old ring and put a new one in every 3-4 weeks. (I use it to skip my period every other month--the ring makes that very, very easy to do.)

In the three years I've been using NuvaRing, I've never experienced any side effects. I had very little PMS to begin with, but since I started using the ring, I've been completely free of cramps, headaches, and dizziness. I don't even notice that it's in most of the time.

This form of birth control was highly recommended to me by my OB/GYN. After being off of birth control for over 3 years I was looking for something low dose and easy to remember as I have two children under the age of two. The nuvaring satisfies both of those criteria. I only have to insert the ring once a month, wear it for 3 weeks, and then remove it for one week. I never feel the ring during my daily life so it does not interfere with my activities in any way.
The only downside of the nuvaring is that during my first month of usage I had light bleeding or spotting daily, especially after exercising. I was informed that it was due to my body adjusting to the hormones. I am happy to report that I am now in my second month of usage and have not experienced any breakthrough bleeding. Other than the bleeding the first month, I have not experienced any other side effects.
I do have an easy tip for insertion that my doctor passed along to me: use an empty tampon applicator to insert your nuvaring, it is super easy and worry-free.

After over 10 yrs of trying different birth control pills, I found the Nuvaring. I don't experience any of the side effects I experienced on the pills (night sweats, hot flashes, depression, weight gain, and nausea).
I enjoy only having to think about my birth control when I remove the ring after 3 weeks and replace the ring a week later. I have also enjoyed much lighter, shorter periods and a great reduction in cramping.

I had terrible cramps and PMS. So bad, that I would have to call in sick to work because I was in pain or throwing up. I made an appointment with my gynocologist to discuss changing my birth control because what the pill I was taking wasn't providing me with any relief. He recommended trying NuvaRing immediately because it was a more localized form of medication. I started using the NuvaRing immediately.
It is easy to insert and I don't notice it at all. My boyfriend also says that he rarely notices it there either, which is a plus because of its position.
Not only does it provide complete relief from my cramps, bloating, headaches and other pms symptoms but I don't have to worry about taking a pill at the same time every day. My calendar is set once a month to remind me to pick up my refill at the pharmacy and I insert it that same day.