birth control
"I started on Aviane to stop my period for awhile: I get horrible cramps, and Advil had always been my go-to drug, but I was diagnosed with stomach perforations from taking it, so my gyn thought giving my body a break from my period might be a good idea.  I started with NuvaRing because it had the lowest estrogen, but I HATED it: I could feel it inside and within a few days I had thick white discharge.  Aviane has been great so far.  I'm almost done with the first 3 weeks and in the last week I've had minor cramping and a little bit of spotting, but nothing I haven't been able to handle with no painkillers.  Other than that, no side effects - if anything, my sex drive might be a little better.  So far, so good!"