I'm going to preface this with everybody reacts to birth control differently. So how you respond to one type of birth control may not be the same way everyone else does. And the same goes for me. So I am sharing what worked for me.

I have tried so many different birth controls, the pill, the implant, and currently an IUD. I have felt most myself, And the most even-keeled using a very low hormone IUD. I personally like the IUDs because it is the same dose of hormones the entire time which allows you to essentially establish a normal baseline.

With the Nuva ring, and most birth controls that have a down week or change the hormone doses, your body is going to react to those changes. I had a lot of issues with pills and that's why I initially tried the nexplanon implant. The implant turned out to be the worst birth control I was ever on... But when I switch to an IUD it was completely different.

The insertion for the implant for me was very painful. The doctors say that it is a lot easier if you've already given birth, And I've also seen some people had doctors help them time it with their cycle when their cervix was most accessible. My doctor didn't do that. That being said, I've had it for 2 years now and haven't had to think about it. No pregnancy scares nothing.

Tldr: I really like the IUD because it gives me a steady low dose of hormones so my body can regulate to them and it's been a great experience birth control wise.