Birth Control
"My doctor recommended NuvaRing to me after I expressed my concerns of getting pregnant. After she explained how it works, I was happy to be on a low-maintenance birth control. In for 3 weeks, out for 1 week, use another ring for the next cycle. The first few months were GREAT! No mood swings, I feel great and for a long time I can predict when my menses will come (have been irregular from the start). 

After a year, things changed. I started feeling depressed usually around the 3rd week (a week before my menses). I talked to my doctor and she put me on anti-depressant. Then I gained weight and have very bad case of acne on my face and back. And the mood swings were terrible. Now, it&#039;s been 6 months and I&#039;m getting back to my pre-NuvaRing self."