NuvaRing

NuvaRing is a flexible plastic ring contraceptive that releases a small dose of progesterone and estrogen over the course of 3-4 weeks.

NuvaRing is produced by Scheringplough.

It is important to remember that this device does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

Indications of NuvaRing

NuvaRing is indicated to prevent pregnancy.

NuvaRing Price

The price of NuvaRing varies between 47 and 57 reais.

How to use NuvaRing

The way NuvaRing should be used should be:

• Choose a good position to place the ring.
• Hold the NuvaRing between your thumb and forefinger, squeeze and insert into the vagina, gently pushing it in until you feel no discomfort.
• The ring should be withdrawn from the vagina 3 weeks later.
• NuvaRing can be removed by holding the index finger on the edge of the ring, or by grasping the ring between the index and middle fingers and pulling the ring out.

NuvaRing should only be re-inserted after 1 week of withdrawal from the vagina.

Side Effects of NuvaRing

Some side effects of NuvaRing may be belly pain, fungal infection in the vagina, headache, breast pains, painful menstrual cramps, acne, weight gain or increased appetite.

Contraindications of NuvaRing

NuvaRing is contraindicated in patients who have or have had blood clots in the veins of the legs, lungs or other organs, benign or malignant liver tumor, inflammation of the pancreas, migraine, diabetes with blood vessel damage, heart attack or stroke and if you have history of breast cancer or in the genitals.

It is also contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of the formula.

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