I'm 26. I was on the Nuvaring for about 2.5 years. I didn't rea...

I'm 26. I was on the Nuvaring for about 2.5 years. I didn't really realize much for side effects. I had short, light periods, no cramping. Did gain a few pounds...maybe 10 or so, but never really thought it was because of the ring. Nothing really to complain about except for the complete loss of sex drive. It's been an ongoing issue with my fiance and I for about 1.5 years now. I had no idea why I wasn't interested in sex, and he felt it must have been him. After a year and a half with no sex drive, and an upcoming wedding we were really concerned with our sex life. We did some research, and after reading all the possible side effects decided to discontinue using the ring. I took it out at the regular time, had my one week break, and never put it back in. I have been off it now for 14 days. I had a regularly timed period, although it was extremely heavy and lots of cramping. My period finished on Aug. 13th. It's Aug. 21st today, and yesterday I got my period again. It's extremely heavy, lots of clots, and cramping (which is not normal for me). I am dizzy, nauseated, very tired, have back pain, feel overly emotional, and have absolutely no appetite at all! I'm having hot & cold flashes, and feeling all around like crap! I was worried that I possibly got pregnant during my period-free week, and was having a miscarriage. I've done some reading, and I think it's safe to say that its the effects of stopping the Nuvaring. I'm hoping this doesn't last too long!! On the bright side, after not having the Nuvaring in place for a week, my sex drive is completely back to normal! I will never use the Nuvaring again, and I wouldn't recommend it!