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Features of NuvaRing
NuvaRing has several key features that may be considered beneficial. These include:
- Convenient and simple monthly dosing, reducing the likelihood of missed pills.1,8,9
- High contraceptive efficacy, similar to combined oral contraceptives.1,3,4
- Lowest effective dose of estrogen (15 µg ethinylestradiol) to be used in any combined method of contraception.10,11
- Good cycle control with regular withdrawal bleeds during ring-free week.1,5–7
- Vaginal administration offers an ideal and discrete method of hormonal contraception.1,2
- Generally well tolerated and accepted.1,3,6–8,12
- Rapid return to fertility after discontinuation.13
Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at www.yellowcard.gov.uk.
Adverse events should also be reported to MSD Drug Safety Department on 01707 363773

