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The NuvaRing vaginal ring ( ee-tone-oh-JESS-trel and ETH-in-ill-ess-tra-DYE-ole) is a flexible combination contraceptive vaginal ring. Ethinyl estradiol is a kind of estrogen (ES-troh-jen) and etonogestrel is a kind of progesterone (proe-JES-ter-one). These are both female hormones used for contraception. The NuvaRing vaginal ring releases these hormones and is used to prevent pregnancy. NuvaRing vaginal ring will not protect a woman from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) . The use of latex (rubber) condoms or abstinence (not having intercourse) is recommended for protection from these diseases. NuvaRing vaginal ring is available only from your doctor or other authorized health care professional in the following form: Intravaginal NuvaRing vaginal ring (U.S.)
Brand names: - Etonogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol - NuvaRing |