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Contraceptive choices
NuvaRing
(etongestrel/ethinylestradiol) adds to the contraceptive choices available to help women and their partners plan when to start or extend a family. Please talk to your doctor or a nurse if you would like more information about NuvaRing. They will be able to provide advice and check if you may be suitable for this form of hormonal contraception.
You may also like to view the websites listed below, which contain general advice for women on contraception and contraceptive choices.
Talk choice
Talk Choice is a national campaign aimed at the general public that is all about contraceptive choice.
Third party sites and links to other sites
Links are provided merely as a convenience. MSD makes no warranties or representations of any kind as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability or usefulness of any information contained in such sites and shall have no liability for any loss or damage of any kind that may arise from your use of such content or information. Inclusion of any third party link does not imply an endorsement or recommendation by MSD.
Brook
Sexual health advice and services for young people, including advice on contraceptive choices.
Family Planning Association
UK sexual health charity that provides information on contraception and contraceptive services.
NetDoctor
NetDoctor provides health information to the general public.
Patient UK
The Patient UK website provides the same health information as given by GPs during a consultation.
NHS Choices
Information about contraception from the National Health Service’s website.
Please note that you should consult your doctor or another suitably trained healthcare provider when considering what type of contraception is most appropriate for you.
If you have already been prescribed NuvaRing by your healthcare provider, you can find out more about how to use NuvaRing and sign up for a free SMS text messaging reminder service by clicking here.
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


