NuvaRing® (etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring)
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Talking to Your Doctor

Although deciding on a birth control method is a very personal choice, it’s also one that your doctor can help you make. Having a candid conversation with your doctor about your preferences, lifestyle, and medical history will help you get the information you need to make a decision that’s right for you.

What to ask your doctor

To help you get the most out of your next appointment, use the tool below to create a customized list of questions to ask your doctor. It’s easy—just select the questions you want to ask, print the checklist, and take it with you to your next visit. That way, you won’t forget any questions you have and you’ll get all the information you need from a source you trust.

 Questions about NuvaRing®

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How do I insert and remove NuvaRing®?
Can NuvaRing® fall out or get lost inside me?
Will my partner or I be able to feel NuvaRing®?
Will NuvaRing® affect my weight?
How will NuvaRing® affect my periods?
When can I start using NuvaRing®?
Is NuvaRing® right for me?
Do I need to remove NuvaRing® before sexual intercourse?
What makes NuvaRing® different from other types of birth control?
What if I forget to remove NuvaRing® after 3 weeks?

What your doctor may ask you

After taking a family history and performing an examination, your doctor may ask you some questions, including: 

  • What methods of birth control have you used, if any? What did you like and dislike about them?
  • If you have used a hormonal birth control method, did you experience any side effects?
  • If you have used the Pill, did you have trouble remembering to take it every day?
  • Do you have a busy lifestyle?
  • What are you looking for in a birth control method?
  • Do you use tampons?
  • Why do you think NuvaRing® would be a good choice for you?
  • Do you have any questions about NuvaRing®?

If you have additional questions about NuvaRing® please take a look at Common questions.

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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.


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