Vaginal Rings: Contraceptive Benefits

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What is a vaginal ring?

A vaginal ring is a hormonal birth control option that you wear inside your vagina. It’s a small, flexible contraceptive ring, about the size of a silver dollar. There are three options currently available: Annovera, NuvaRing, and EluRyng. NuvaRing was the first vaginal ring approved for use.

What is a birth control vaginal ring?

The birth control vaginal ring (AKA NuvaRing) is a safe, simple, and affordable birth control method that you wear inside your vagina.

How does a vaginal ring prevent pregnancy?

A vaginal ring works in three ways to prevent pregnancy: The main way that they stop the user from getting pregnant is by changing the body's hormonal balance so that the ovaries do not produce an egg (ovulate). They cause the mucus made by the neck of the womb (cervix) to thicken and form a mucous plug.

What if a ring is out of your vagina?

If the ring is out of your vagina for longer than 3 hours, use backup contraception. The ring may fall out when you: Some people use the ring and other hormonal contraceptives to control when they get their period. They can regulate their period based on when they remove the ring.

How long do vaginal rings last?

There are two hormonal vaginal rings approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Both vaginal rings work by releasing estrogen and progestin into your vagina. They’re both worn for 21 days (or three weeks), then removed for seven days (one week). There are a few distinct differences between the two vaginal rings:

Which vaginal ring is available in the UK?

The only contraceptive vaginal ring currently available in the UK is the NuvaRing ®. A longer-acting ring which can be left in place for up to a year, known as Annovera ® is available in some other parts of the world. How does a vaginal ring work?

What Is Vaginal Rings

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Vaginal Rings Information

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