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NuvaRing vs. NuvaRing

NuvaRing (etonogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) can be used as birth control to help prevent pregnancy. It contains two hormones: a progestin and an estrogen. It's a latex-free, flexible plastic ring that’s inserted into the vagina. You keep it in your vagina for 3 weeks before you remove it for 1 week, and then you start again with a new ring. NuvaRing (etonogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) can cause side effects like headache and irritation in the vagina. Some people might also gain weight while using the medication. There are detailed instructions to help you use it properly. This birth control ring is available as brand-name and generic versions.

• Prevention of pregnancy

• Inflammation or irritation of the vagina (14%)
• Headache, including migraine (11%)
• Mood changes (e.g., depression, mood swings; 6%)
• Device-related events (e.g., ring accidentally coming out, feeling discomfort in the vagina; 6%)
• Nausea or vomiting (6%)
• Vaginal discharge (6%)
• Weight gain (5%)

• Cigarette smoking and the risk of serious health problems
• Risk of blood clots and related complications (e.g., heart attack, stroke)
• Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
• Liver problems
• High blood pressure
• Vaginal irritation
• Gallbladder problems
• High blood sugar, high cholesterol, and high triglyceride levels
• Possible risk of breast cancer or cervical cancer

NuvaRing (etonogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) can be used as birth control to help prevent pregnancy. It contains two hormones: a progestin and an estrogen. It's a latex-free, flexible plastic ring that’s inserted into the vagina. You keep it in your vagina for 3 weeks before you remove it for 1 week, and then you start again with a new ring. NuvaRing (etonogestrel / ethinyl estradiol) can cause side effects like headache and irritation in the vagina. Some people might also gain weight while using the medication. There are detailed instructions to help you use it properly. This birth control ring is available as brand-name and generic versions.

• Prevention of pregnancy

• Inflammation or irritation of the vagina (14%)
• Headache, including migraine (11%)
• Mood changes (e.g., depression, mood swings; 6%)
• Device-related events (e.g., ring accidentally coming out, feeling discomfort in the vagina; 6%)
• Nausea or vomiting (6%)
• Vaginal discharge (6%)
• Weight gain (5%)

• Cigarette smoking and the risk of serious health problems
• Risk of blood clots and related complications (e.g., heart attack, stroke)
• Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
• Liver problems
• High blood pressure
• Vaginal irritation
• Gallbladder problems
• High blood sugar, high cholesterol, and high triglyceride levels
• Possible risk of breast cancer or cervical cancer