Nuvaring

NuvaRing is used for birth control, it is a combination of male and female hormone i.e. estrogen and progesterone. The work of this is almost similar to that of any oral contraceptive pills used for birth control but the effectiveness is quite different compared to other contraceptives.

Know the working of NuvaRing

Firstly, you need to know that it is a birth control method or ring. You can use this ring for a succession of three weeks after which you need to take a week’s break and this is the time when you will get your menstrual period. You can use a new ring for the next month.

Center for Young Women’s Health specifies that in case you need to miss or skip out of your monthly periods then you can use this ring continuously though you need to replace this ring as the effect of the hormones decrease after the three weeks stipulated time.

How do use the NovaRing?

NovaRing is inserted right into your vagina, high enough to give you a comfortable feeling as it has to stay there for at least three weeks. You need not place this near the mouth of the vagina or the cervix to give you complete protection as in case of vaginal contraceptive pills or film. The website provided by NuvaRing gives you step-by-step instructions on how to insert the NuvaRing inside your vagina as well as how to replace it with a new one.

How effective is NuvaRing?

The effects of NuvaRing are more or less the same as that of other contraceptive birth control pills. It has been noticed that women who have used this ring prefer to replace it with a new one after three weeks with a new one where as women who have used contraceptive birth control pills have discontinued the use of these pills after a couple of cycles.

The success rate of this ring to prevent birth is almost 99% if you follow the instructions properly but then this ring does not guarantee you from virginal disease like STDs so the best way to safe guard yourself is to use condoms.

The ring if not inserted properly may fall out but then you can always wash this thoroughly and reinsert it. If the ring remains outside the body for 3 or more hours then you need to refer their website as how to reinsert it properly. Incase of emergency you can always make use of other contraceptive pills.

Pros

The most effective contraceptive ring giving a success ratio of 99%, no need to remind yourself to have contraceptive pills, helps avoid painful shots, protects you from unplanned pregnancy and gives protection 24hrs, as it is a combination of two hormones the side effects are minimized and finally it has been noticed that the use of this ring reduces acne problems.

Cons

Habitual smokers need to avoid the use of this ring, if you are suffering from any ailments like blood pressure, problems of the liver or the kidney should not use this ring. If not inserted properly the chances of the ring slipping out is high, it may hinder while having intercourse and finally keeping the three week track may be difficult.

Side effects

Common side effects include weight gain, increased vaginal secretion, headaches, and nausea. There are some who suffer from severe effects like chest pain, calf pain, coughing blood, strokes, abdominal pain, irregular menstrual cycles etc. If you want to use NovaRing then you need to consult your doctor and give him you complete medical history so that he can treat you in case of emergencies arising due to the use of NovaRing.