http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24382 I wouldn't try the patch because of skin sensitivity, shots just seem really wrong to me, but I have been taking different oral contraceptives for nearly fifteen years. Fortunately I haven't had a pulmonary embolism which was definitely a risk because I was Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:07:55 -0500 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24382?item=2831 HI, I just started the ring about a month and a half ago and reinserted the second ring last Sunday. I spotted for about ten days although when it was time for my period it was definitely lighter and only lasted about 2 1/2 days. My face has been breaking http://www.medications.com/effect/view/24382?item=2831