She describes it as perfect for someone who loves what hormonal birth control has to offer—relief from period pain in addition to pregnancy prevention, for example—but isn't a fan of remembering to take something every single day.
At the same time, it doesn't require the commitment level of an IUD , making it a good middle ground. Since NuvaRing needs to be inside your vagina in order to work, you have to actually put it in there.
Inserting it can feel pretty odd at first, but Minkin says you get the hang of it pretty quickly. Make sure you always wash your hands before insertion, removal, or any other time your fingers come into contact with your vagina.
If this is all too much vagina-touching for you, you may be better off with another birth control option. If you don't want a period at all, NuvaRing may help. After all, it's safe to skip your period when you're on the Pill , and it's the same for NuvaRing.
Since NuvaRing and the Pill function in basically the same way, you can expect the same side effects from them, says Minkin. There are great ones like less cramps, potentially lighter periods that's the other part of the period control bit Pizarro mentioned , and clearer skin. NuvaRing is one of the most effective and user-friendly birth control methods on the market. This article answers common questions about NuvaRing. Below are some common questions about NuvaRing, including how it works, how to wear it, and more.
Read on for the answers. NuvaRing is a lightweight, flexible, plastic ring that you insert into your vagina once a month. A week after you remove the ring, you insert a new ring and start the cycle again. Before you insert the ring, talk with your doctor about the best time in your monthly cycle to start using NuvaRing. NuvaRing contains synthetic man-made forms of the female hormones estrogen and progesterone. These are the same types of hormones that birth control pills contain. These hormones help prevent pregnancy in several ways.
Ovulation is when one of your ovaries releases an egg. Cervical mucus is a substance your body secretes near your cervix. Thick mucus makes it harder for sperm cells to swim through the vaginal canal. This means it would be difficult for sperm to reach an egg if your body released one. The endometrium is the lining of your uterus. Changes to this lining make it harder for a fertilized egg to implant in it.
Vaginal ring placement A vaginal ring is a contraceptive device that contains the hormones estrogen and progestin.
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Ayer Company Publishers; Kerns J, et al. Hormonal contraceptive vaginal rings. Accessed Oct. Melmed S, et al. Hormonal contraception. In: Williams Textbook of Endocrinology. Elsevier; NuvaRing prescribing information. Reinsert the ring as soon as you remember. Use another birth control method, such as male condoms with spermicide, until the ring has been in place for 7 days in a row. During Week 3, do not reinsert the NuvaRing that has been out of your vagina; but throw it away in your household trash away from children and pets.
Use another birth control method, such as male condoms with spermicide, until the new NuvaRing has been used for 7 days in a row, following one of the two options below:.
Option 1. Insert a new ring right away to start your next 21 day NuvaRing use cycle. You may not have your regular period but you may have spotting or vaginal bleeding. Option 2. Insert a new ring no later than 7 days from the time the previous ring was removed or expelled. During this time, you may have your period. Note: You should only choose to do option 2 if you used NuvaRing for 7 days in a row, prior to the day that your previous NuvaRing was accidently removed or expelled.
Rest assured that once inserted in the vagina, there is no risk of NuvaRing being pushed too far up or getting lost. There have been some reports of women accidentally inserting NuvaRing into their bladder. If you are experiencing pain during or after insertion and you cannot find your NuvaRing in your vagina, call your health care provider right away. You must use another birth control method, such as male condoms with spermicide, until the new NuvaRing has been used for 7 days in a row.
NuvaRing may break, causing the ring to lose its shape. If the ring stays in your vagina, this should not lower the effectiveness of NuvaRing at preventing pregnancy. If NuvaRing breaks and slips out of your vagina, throw the broken ring in your household trash out of the reach of children and pets and immediately insert a new ring. Use of tampons will not reduce the contraceptive efficacy of NuvaRing.
Insert NuvaRing before inserting a tampon. You should pay particular attention when removing a tampon to be sure that the ring is not accidentally pulled out.
If this should occur, simply rinse the ring in cool to lukewarm not hot water and immediately reinsert it. Use of spermicides or vaginal yeast products will not reduce the contraceptive efficacy of NuvaRing.
Some women miss periods on hormonal birth control, even when they are not pregnant. Consider the possibility that you may be pregnant if:. If you know or suspect you are pregnant, do not use NuvaRing. See your health care provider as soon as possible. When you use NuvaRing you may have bleeding and spotting between periods, called unplanned bleeding. Unplanned bleeding may vary from slight staining between menstrual periods to breakthrough bleeding, which is a flow much like a regular period.
Unplanned bleeding occurs most often during the first few months of NuvaRing use, but may also occur after you have been using NuvaRing for some time. Such bleeding may be temporary and usually does not indicate any serious problems. It is important to continue using the ring on schedule. If the unplanned bleeding or spotting is heavy or lasts for more than a few days, you should discuss this with your health care provider.
Do not use more than one NuvaRing at a time. Too much hormonal birth control medicine in your body may cause nausea, vomiting, or vaginal bleeding. Before inserting NuvaRing, always check the expiration date on the label. Do not insert if the expiration date has passed.
Store NuvaRing at room temperature for up to 4 months after you receive it and throw it away if the expiration date on the label has passed. Dispose of NuvaRing by placing the used ring in the re-sealable foil pouch and properly dispose of it in a waste receptacle out of the reach of children and pets.
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