Nuva Ring

Nuva Ring Device is a flexible vaginal ring, which contains a combination of two hormones, estrogen and progesterone. It is used to prevent pregnancy.

If the ring is left outside of the vagina for less than 3 hours, its effectiveness is not reduced. It can be rinsed with cool to lukewarm water (not hot water) and can be re-inserted as soon as possible. If Nuva Ring Device is out of the vagina for more than 3 continuous hours, following conditions may apply:<br>During weeks 1 and 2: Its effectiveness may be reduced, the ring should be re-inserted as soon as you remember. However, you must use a barrier method of contraception such as male condoms until the ring is placed continuously for 7 days.<br>During week 3: In this case, please consult with your doctor.

Nuva Ring Device should be used as per the advice of your doctor. Your doctor would suggest you the best possible days to use Nuva Ring Device, based on your medical history and menstrual period cycle. Nuva Ring Device is to be compressed and inserted in to the vagina. The ring is to remain in place continuously for three weeks, from the date of insertion. It is removed for a one-week break, during which a withdrawal bleeding (similar to your menstrual bleed) usually occurs. A new ring is inserted one week after the last ring was removed.

The common side effects of using Nuva Ring Device are headache, vaginitis, mood changes, device-related events (expulsion, discomfort, and foreign body sensation), nausea, increased weight, breast pain, vaginal discharge, abdominal pain and acne. Most of these side effects are temporary, however if persists please consult with your doctor.