"i have been using the nuvaring for almost a year now. i noticed 5 months ago some side effects. itchy, redness, swelling, discharge, severely uncomfortable vaginally. i have changed soaps, gone to the doctor, did creams, everything to have it go away and i really think its from the ring. i have been a bit depressed but i am not sure if it is from the ring. i am going to ask my doctor to change to the mirena because i can no longer take the side effects."