NuvaRing and triphasil

I've been on nuvaring for 2 years and its the best birth control that I've used so far. The only side effects that I get are occasional hot flashes. I do experience some mood swings, which are "PMS" type mood swings, which have lasted only a few hours right before my period starts.

The hot flashes can be annoying but they are manageable, these happen to me when I have had the one week break from NuvaRing and then insert the new ring, the first day or two, i experience hot flashes.

Other than that, my sex drive has not changed, it is very normal and healthy.

I have been on various birth control pills, in the past, for 6 years. Ive tried "ortho-tri cyclen", which made me feel bloated, moody and depressed. I've also tried "ortho-tri-cylen lo"and it made me feel the same way. I have also tried Triphasil and it caused me to feel depressed, and i experienced bloating.
I do have to say that all of the Birth Control pills were more effective in controlling acne than with the NuvaRing.

I still get quite medium to heavy periods with NuvaRing with some menstrual cramps, however, the cramping does not last very long and it is a lot lighter than when I am not taking any birth control.

Overall, nuvaring is working for me so far. I recommend trying it out and giving it a minimum of 6 months trial before giving up.
Also, I found that taking a break from all birth control methods for about a year, and using other barrier methods (aka condom) have also helped me, as I felt like it gave me a break from synthetic chemicals and my body was able to be "natural" for awhile, I felt that was psychologically and emotionally a good idea for awhile. So if you feel like you are switching and just completely all over the place, I suggest that you might try taking a break for yourself, as a woman, to restore the biological settings and maybe try again with something new after a long period of time.

cheers : )