Hi ladies, I've been using the NuvaRing for about 3 years now. Until this very day I thought I may be absolutely crazy. I was on the ortho patch before the ring, but switched because I didn't like the adhesive left by the patch. I was 31 then and had been with my boyfriend for 1 year. Thankfully we are still together because I have had the life sucked out of me. Sex happens almost never, it's extremely dry when it does, I have headaches often, I am DEPRESSED and the anxiety is unbearable. These symptoms have gotten worse over the years and I thought I may need some help. I never believed I could "get" these symptoms from a ring. I took it out as of 5 minutes ago and hope this will take me back to the happy, healthy, loving person I know I am. I will keep you posted if this helps me. If anyone else is having similar effects please reply.