"i switched to this because i was tired of forgetting to take the pill, and had horrific side effects from the ring. i&#039;ve used it for a couple years now. pros: most convenient method of birth control i&#039;ve tried, since you don&#039;t have remember anything. my periods immediately became lighter, and stopped after about 6 months, very few emotional or sexual side effects that i&#039;ve noticed. cons: a little cramping and nausea in the first few months, a little weight gain in the beginning, but i lost it easily, painful when first inserted. overall i am glad i chose this method."