Found this site and read the postings for the first time today. ...

I'm 32 and after this Friday, the day I'm supposed to take it out, I'm NEVER using this crap again. The symptoms came on gradually, but have become exponentially horrible. It's like, every fear, every little pet peeve is exacerbated every month. I only have 2 good weeks a month. But I knew something was really wrong when my boyfriend, a sweet, loving person said, "can you please put that ring in at work in the morning, instead of a night the day you get it, because I can't stand how you treat me after you put it in." I started finding websites like these.

My symptoms:
Weight Gain 10 pounds+ water weight all over my abdomen and face
Gained a Cup Size (the only delightful side effect)
Angry, Sad, rollercoaster after putting in a fresh ring for about 3 days
light, short periods with strange brown discharge to begin
lots of vaginal discharge, but nothing too terrible
dry skin, very very dry skin
cracked and brittle nails
heavy legs, joint pain, headaches off and on
moodiness, irritability, sheer anger, short temper, paranoia

I'm 20 and I started crying when I read this too. I've been beside myself since I began this, I've been on websites trying to figure out what's wrong with me and couldn't figure out anything meaningful. I love the rings convienience but there was a nagging feeling I had that I just did NOT like this thing I just couldn't place it. It's why I'm so irritable, I have all these headaches, I'm happy one second and vicious the next. I have strange cramps and after I put in a new ring and VERY short periods.

I'm getting off of it, immediately!