How well does the NuvaRing work?

Asked by: Katrina Miller

Once you place NuvaRing in your vagina, it releases a continuous low dose of hormones that helps prevent pregnancy. When used as directed, NuvaRing has been shown to be 98% effective. You don’t have to think about taking it every day.

Can I get pregnant on the NuvaRing?

Effectiveness. The NuvaRing is 91%–99% effective. This means that with perfect use, less than 1 out of every 100 people who use the birth control ring will become pregnant in one year. With typical use, 9 out of every 100 people who use NuvaRing will become pregnant in one year.

What is the failure rate of NuvaRing?

NuvaRing’s failure rate is 0.3 percent for perfect use and 9 percent for typical use, similar to birth control pills and patches.

Can I get pregnant on my week off of NuvaRing?

Remember, you are protected from pregnancy during the ring-free week as long as you have been using your ring correctly and you insert your next ring on time. Some people use the ring continuously (no ring-free week) to avoid having their period, sometimes called “stacking”.

What makes NuvaRing less effective?

The main thing that makes the ring not work is not using it correctly. That means you’re more likely to get pregnant if: You don’t put your ring in on time every cycle. Your NuvaRing ring is out of your vagina for more than 2 days (48 hours) in a row during the weeks when your ring should be in your vagina.

Do you have to pull out with NuvaRing?

Do I have to take the ring out during sex? Nope. In fact, it’s best to leave the ring in your vagina as much as possible. NuvaRing and Annovera are made to be worn all the time, including during sex.

What is the safest birth control?

Abstinence. Abstinence is the only birth control that is 100 percent effective and is also the best way to protect you against STDs.

Is NuvaRing safer than the pill?

The 90 percent increased risk of clots from NuvaRing would result in 7.8 incidents of VTE per 10,000 exposure years. That means, if 1,000 women used NuvaRing for 10 years, there would be about 8 incidents of VTE among them, vs. 3 – 9 for pill users.

Why is NuvaRing being discontinued?

Have there been lawsuits against the manufacturer of NuvaRing? There was a well-known lawsuit against manufacturer Merck in 2014 after many women experienced severe side effects from NuvaRing, or even death. This was because a hormone in NuvaRing, etonogestrel, can cause an increased risk of blood clots.

Can your body reject the NuvaRing?

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

What are the pros and cons of NuvaRing?

Potential NuvaRing benefits include: NuvaRing is discreet, so no one will know you’re using it. Inserting NuvaRing is easy for most people.
Potential NuvaRing drawbacks include:

• You need to use a new NuvaRing for every menstrual cycle. …
• Mood changes and vaginal pain are common with NuvaRing.

Why is the NuvaRing discontinued 2021?

The MDL closed out in September 2021. There were many lawsuits filed in the NuvaRing litigation. The victims typically had cardiac problems in women such as strokes, heart attacks, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolisms, and in some extreme cases, even death.

How do you know if your pregnant on NuvaRing?

If you do get pregnant

With the patch and ring, you would be getting withdrawal bleeding every month, so a key sign that you’re pregnant would be a missed period. If you suspect you’re pregnant, the first step is to take a home pregnancy test.

Does NuvaRing cause weight gain?

Nope! Birth control rings like NuvaRing and Annovera don’t change your weight. There’s lots of research on the hormones in the birth control ring, and studies show these hormones don’t cause weight gain or weight loss.

Who shouldnt use NuvaRing?

Do not use NuvaRing if you: Smoke and are over 35 years old. Have or have had blood clots in your arms, legs, eyes, or lungs. Have an inherited problem with your blood that makes it clot more than normal.

Can I wear a tampon with NuvaRing?

It’s completely fine to use a tampon while you use your NuvaRing. It won’t make the ring less effective. Be aware, though, that you could accidentally take out your NuvaRing when removing a tampon. If the ring comes out, rinse it with lukewarm water and reinsert it right away.

Does NuvaRing need to stay refrigerated?

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The dispenser needs to store the NuvaRing in the fridge but you don’t. They can stay stored in a cupboard or drawer, out of direct sunlight, for 4 months. “Storage: Prior to dispensing to the user, store refrigerated 2°–8°C (36°–46°F).

How long until NuvaRing is effective?

You can start using NuvaRing at any time during your cycle. If you start using it during the first 5 days of your period, it will work right away and you won’t need backup birth control. But if you start on any other day of your cycle, it takes 7 days to be protected from pregnancy.

What to do if NuvaRing is out for more than 3 hours?

If the expelled NuvaRing has been out of your vagina for more than 3 continuous hours: During Weeks 1 and 2, you may not be protected from pregnancy. Reinsert the ring as soon as you remember. Use another birth control method, such as male condoms with spermicide, until the ring has been in place for 7 days in a row.

What happens if I take my NuvaRing out 2 days late?

If the ring has been out of your vagina for less than 2 days, rinse it in cool water and put it back in right away. If you put it back in within 48 hours, you’ll still be protected from pregnancy.

Can I take Plan B with NuvaRing?

THE RING WILL NOT BE EFFECTIVE FOR 7 DAYS AFTER INSERTION. There is no interaction with Plan B (levonorgestrel) so you can start the ring immediately after using it. The Nuva Ring is inserted by pressing opposite sides of the Ring together and gently pushing the folded Ring into the vagina.