coltproulx
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Hello all! I’m a 22 yr old who has gone on and off nuva ring since I was about 16. I’ve used it consistently for the once a month replacement method (rather than taking it out for four or seven days) for about a year now. I’m experiencing side effects that range from definitely the ring (cramps after orgasm, moodiness/rigidness) to maybe the ring (gained 25ish pounds in the year I’ve been on it, extra greasy hair) and I’m starting to ask if it’s worth it? Sure, that main point of not getting pregnant and helping with acne is great, and no period blood 90% of the time is a nice bonus. But vs all the cons I’ve listed plus some I may have not have even noticed yet? Should I just ditch birth control and stick with condoms? Or at least do a trial of it? Have permission from doc to do a trial for a few months, but wondered other womens opinions and experiences 
TIA!
TIA!