I actually started using Nuvaring a little over a week ago to regulate my periods. I had a tubligation after my last child, but I have PCOS and my periods had been acting up again. So, my doctor told me how wonderful this form of birth control was and that I would love it. Well, I don't and I actually removed the ring last night. I have been extremely irritable, cranky and VERY sad. I have cried alot and even thought about suicide. I am going through a divorce, but it is amicable and I have a boyfriend. So, in general I have been pretty happy until about two weeks ago. I have had NO sex drive and I am 34 and absolutely love having sex. I have ate everything in sight, gained weight and feel bloated and fatigued. I could sleep and eat all day and do nothing else. I would rather deal with my period 3 weeks out of a month than the side effects from Nuvaring. I DO NOT recommend it and wished I had read this sight before I started using it.