I will be documenting (for my own personal record, mostly) the journey to no hormonal birth control. Quick back story: I've been on hormonal birth control since I was 16. I had the implanon twice, the second time was AWFUL. Switched to an IUD which relieved some symptoms, but- very uncomfortable during periods and during/after intercourse. Switched to the nuvaring. WORST THING EVER. Gained 7 pounds in 2 days. Breast pain like nobodies business. Nausea. Constantly felt like crying. Existential crisis level disaster. Oh, not to mention a fever of around 100.5-100.7. Because I was allergic to it. >:( Anyway, I have decided to go hormone free and I'm so excited to see how it works out. 8 hours after removal and my mood has shifted drastically, I am overjoyed and it is 12:30 AM and I am not exhausted. More to follow!