NuvaRing® (etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring)
Learn more about NuvaRing®: call 1-877-NUVARING (1-877-688-2746)
 
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a Free In-Office Trial

NuvaRing® is not a daily pill. It’s a small, comfortable vaginal ring you put in once a month and remove after 3 weeks for a full month of protection from pregnancy. NuvaRing® delivers a continuous low dose of hormones. When used as directed, it’s as effective as the Pill, but you don’t have to take it every day.

If you’re interested in NuvaRing®, ask your doctor for a free in-office trial. Take this list of questions with you to your next appointment to make sure you get all the information you need.

  • How is NuvaRing® different from other types of birth control?
  • Is NuvaRing® right for me?
  • Can I try a NuvaRing® sample here in the office?
  • When can I start using NuvaRing®?
  • How do I use NuvaRing®?

Prescription NuvaRing® is a flexible vaginal ring approved for the prevention of pregnancy in women.

For additional important information, please see the FULL PRODUCT INFORMATION, INCLUDING BOXED WARNING.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:

  • The use of combination oral contraceptives is associated with increased risks of several serious side effects, including blood clots, which may lead to stroke or heart attack. NuvaRing® is not for women with a history of these conditions. The risk of getting blood clots may be greater with the type of progestin in NuvaRing® than with some other progestins in certain low-dose birth control pills. It is unknown if the risk of blood clots is different with NuvaRing® use than with the use of certain birth control pills
  • Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, especially in women over 35; women who use combination hormonal contraceptives, including NuvaRing®, are strongly advised not to smoke
  • NuvaRing® is not for women with certain cancers or those who may be pregnant
  • NuvaRing® does not protect against HIV infection and other sexually transmitted diseases
  • The most common side effects reported by NuvaRing® users are: vaginal infections and irritation, vaginal secretion, headache, weight gain, and nausea

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Learn more about NuvaRing®: 1-877-NUVARING

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