I've been using the NuvaRing for a little over a year and had no ...

"anyone know of a pill with no side effects?"
You do realize that would be a medical breakthrough, right?! Oh if only it could be that simple!

Unfortunately, all hormonal BC has the risk of side effects. As many people here will say, it's all about finding the right one that works for you, as they all have subtle differences in how they affect your body. The only way to find out how they'll interact with your own body is to try them, which for many of us (myself included) are not up to trying out more. I've tried so many types that I'm at the point where I think my body's best when I'm off hormonal bc altogether.... at least, my mood is happier without it all!