"i started on aviane to stop my period for awhile: i get horrible cramps, and advil had always been my go-to drug, but i was diagnosed with stomach perforations from taking it, so my gyn thought giving my body a break from my period might be a good idea.  i started with nuvaring because it had the lowest estrogen, but i hated it: i could feel it inside and within a few days i had thick white discharge.  aviane has been great so far.  i&#039;m almost done with the first 3 weeks and in the last week i&#039;ve had minor cramping and a little bit of spotting, but nothing i haven&#039;t been able to handle with no painkillers.  other than that, no side effects - if anything, my sex drive might be a little better.  so far, so good!"