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5 women have reviewed NuvaRing
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Cat, United States, 07/01/2019
NuvaRing
Implants, Rings, Patches & Shots
The NuvaRing is a small plastic ring (it’s 5.4cm wide & 0.4cm thick) – it’s flexible (which helps you insert it into your vagina). NuvaRing works by releasing small doses of progestin (etonogestrel) and estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) – for the whole time you have it in, it’s continuously releasing those hormones.
You keep the NuvaRing in for 3 weeks, and then out for one week (when you usually have a period). Seven days after you’ve removed the ring, you put a new one back in (they usually come in packs of 3).
Check with your doctor if you’re switching to the ring from a different form of hormonal contraception – you may need to use backup protection for the first days.
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Key facts about NuvaRing
- NuvaRing is around 98- 99% effective when inserted correctly
- The hormones in the ring prevent ovulation, so there’s no egg for any sperm to fertilise.
- It is worth using a period tracking app or having reminders in your calendar for the removal days
- As with any other hormonal contraceptive, the NuvaRing won’t protect you against STIs – for that, condoms are the only option
- Some doctors don’t recommend the NuvaRing for women over 35 and smokers and with certain pre-existing medical conditions. Always supplement your own research with professional medical advice.
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