Vaginal Rings
A vaginal ring is a flexible ring placed within the vagina that continually releases hormones which are absorbed through the vaginal wall into the bloodstream to disrupt ovulation.
Synopsis
There are two types of vaginal rings, the combined vaginal ring and the progesterone-releasing vaginal ring. The combined vaginal ring, also known as the NuvaRing, is left in place for 3 weeks and continuously releases estrogen and progestin during that time. The ring is removed for the fourth week during which the user will menstruate. It works by preventing ovulation. The progesterone-releasing vaginal ring can be left in place for up to 90 days and can be replaced with a new ring immediately, with no break. The ring works by preventing ovulation and delaying postpartum amenorrhea.
There are two types of vaginal rings, the combined vaginal ring and the progesterone-releasing vaginal ring. The combined vaginal ring, also known as the NuvaRing, is left in place for 3 weeks and continuously releases estrogen and progestin during that time. The ring is removed for the fourth week during which the user will menstruate. It works by preventing ovulation. The progesterone-releasing vaginal ring can be left in place for up to 90 days and can be replaced with a new ring immediately, with no break. The ring works by preventing ovulation and delaying postpartum amenorrhea.
Key Points
- The combined vaginal ring is placed in the vagina for 3 weeks, day and night.
- The progesterone-releasing vaginal ring is placed in the vagina for 90 days, day and night.
- Start a new ring on time for greatest effectiveness.
- Bleeding changes are common but not harmful for the combined vaginal ring.
- The vaginal ring is easy for a woman to insert or remove from the vagina.
Effectiveness
Effectiveness depends on the user. Combined vaginal ring: 93%. Less than 1 in every 100 will become pregnant in the first year of using the combined vaginal ring. Progesterone-releasing vaginal ring: 1 or 2 in every 100 may become pregnant in using the progesterone-releasing vaginal ring.
Effectiveness depends on the user. Combined vaginal ring: 93%. Less than 1 in every 100 will become pregnant in the first year of using the combined vaginal ring. Progesterone-releasing vaginal ring: 1 or 2 in every 100 may become pregnant in using the progesterone-releasing vaginal ring.
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