Description
NUVARING ACTION MECHANISM
Nuvaring contains two hormones: estrogen and progestin are combination hormonal contraceptives that act by suppression of gonadotropins which work together to prevent your ovaries from producing mature eggs.
Although inhibition of ovulation is primary effect of Nuvaring, other effects include changes in cervical mucus causing difficulty of sperm entry into uterus and endometrium changes resulting in lower implantation rates.
NUVARING DOSAGE
Nuvaring is a flexible ring about 2” in diameter that you insert vaginally for three weeks once a month to prevent pregnancy.
NUVARING ADVANTAGES
Nuvaring is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. Its main advantage is that it is safe, effective, and convenient to use. Other advantages of Nuvaring are its low and steady hormone delivery, discreet nature of ring, regular, lighter, and shorter periods and completely reversible.
NUVARING SIDE EFFECTS
The common side effects of Nuvaring include vaginal infections and irritation, vaginal secretion, Headache, Weight gain and Nausea.
Serious side effects of Nuvaring include abdominal cramps and bloating, breast enlargement or tenderness, Loss of scalp hair, fluid retention (edema), temporary infertility after treatment, spotty darkening of skin, particularly face skin and Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting.