"i have been on the nuvaring for 2 1/2 years and have decided to go off it this month. let me state, i know correlation does not (always) equal causation. i will write back in a few months to see if my issues have cleared up! no mood swings for me or weight gain/loss but....

i have decided to go off due to the following: 

1. never had a sinus infection in my life prior to the ring. the past 2 years i have gotten chronic sinus infections, and apparently this is a common side effect (who knew??)  
2. i can&#039;t deal with the discharge anymore, its like i have to wear a tampon all the time.  
3. began to develop major digestive and bloating issues/water retention. 
4. my sex drive is virtually gone now. (defeats the purpose don&#039;t you think?)"