"i have been using nuvaring for two years. and i love it. i don&#039;t have to think about it, very low hormones. before i started using the ring i had terrible periods. i would be stuck at home for at least a day because my cramps were that awful. my periods would also last up to ten days. after i started it my periods became normal, five days long, and significantly less cramps. i gained maybe 10 pounds, and two cup sizes."