Vaginal Ring
The vaginal ring is a flexible, clear, plastic ring. It is inserted by the woman herself into her vagina and high up to the cervix. There is only one ring available at this time it is called NuvaRing.
The ring serves as a low dose hormonal contraceptive. Over the three weeks the ring is in place the hormones are absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the vaginal wall.
The vaginal ring is 99% effective with perfect use; meaning in 1 year, 1 in 100 women who are using the contraceptive carefully and according to instructions will become pregnant.
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