"i have been on loestrin 24 for about 6 months now and i am going crazy.  i have been a huge activist for the nuvaring and was on in for about 28 years but had to switch because my insurance wouldn&#039;t cover non-oral contraceptives.  annoying already!  during my first three months i missed all periods and stared to notice i was gaining weight.  being 5&#039;1&#039;&#039; and always about 112 pounds any weight is very noticeable.  i finally had my period during the fourth month but it only lasted for 2 days. during the last two months and now up 8 pounds.  going to planned parenthood and back to the nuvaring."