birth control
"I've been on and off birth control for over twenty years.  I went back on two years ago to help with very heavy periods and tendonitis caused by low estrogen.  I was still having break through bleeding and periods every 19 days on strong pills so I asked to be switched to the ring.  I've been on the nuvaring for two months now.  I have not had any break through bleeding.  My period started two days after removing the ring and was very light.  Unfortunately the side effects are not great.  Bad back ache, abdominal tenderness, diarrhea, break outs along my jaw, upper back and hairline, vaginal irritation, headaches, occasional low grade fever, abdominal pain after sex, lack of energy, lack of concentration and I'm extremely cranky."