"i&#039;m really happy with the nuvaring. i used to get awful pms, terrible cramps, and ovarian cysts that would land me in the hospital. i used to think it was my crohn&#039;s flaring, but by the time i got to the hospital-i would get my period. the pain was so severe. my periods were never regular since i was 14: i&#039;m 28 now. i would get so emotional, moody, and scared all the time, because i never knew when it was coming. after coming across a fantastic obgyn, she decided to put me on the ring. it&#039;s great! my periods are regular. i did gain a little weight, but i figure its normal because of the hormones. it&#039;s a little tricky to get inside-patience is key. i&#039;d like to go on a hormonal iud, but this is working so well. i&#039;m afraid to try anything else"