How do I use NuvaRing for the first time?

It’s easy to start using NuvaRing. Just put the ring into your vagina and you’re all set. It starts working in 7 days — or right away if you insert it in the first 5 days of your cycle.

How do you put the NuvaRing in the applicator?

How do I insert the ring correctly?

1. Using a new tampon (one that comes with an applicator), pull out the cotton tampon and discard.
2. Gently fold the ring so it is held in place by the top half of the tampon applicator.
3. Slide the ring inside the vagina and remove the applicator.

How far up do you put NuvaRing?

It is a flexible contraceptive ring that is about two inches in diameter and is used to prevent pregnancy. You insert the NuvaRing® into your vagina just once a month. The muscles in your vaginal wall will keep the NuvaRing® in place for three weeks.

How do you use NuvaRing?

Insert 1 NuvaRing in the vagina and keep it in place for 3 weeks (21 days). Regularly check that NuvaRing is in your vagina (for example, before and after intercourse) to ensure that you are protected from pregnancy. Remove the NuvaRing for a 1-week break (7 days).

What’s the best way to use a NuvaRing?

Place your thumb and middle finger on the finger grip. Gently insert the barrel into the vagina until your fingers (on the finger grip) touch your body. Then use your index finger to gently push the plunger entirely into the barrel. Some women have experienced a brief mild pinching sensation when using the applicator.

How much ethinylestradiol is in the ring of NuvaRing?

NuvaRing contains 11.7 mg etonogestrel and 2.7 mg ethinylestradiol. The ring releases etonogestrel and ethinylestradiol at an average amount of 0.120 mg and 0.015 mg respectively per 24 hours, over a period of 3 weeks. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. Pharmaceutical form Vaginal delivery system.

How long does it take to remove NuvaRing ring?

NuvaRing requires no daily dosing so you can get effective monthly protection from pregnancy. In a given 4-week cycle, NuvaRing must be inserted into your vagina, removed after 3 weeks (21 days), and a new ring inserted 1 week (7 days) later.

How long does NuvaRing stay in your vagina?

NuvaRing is a small, flexible vaginal ring used to prevent pregnancy. You put it in for 3 weeks, take it out, then put a new one in a week later. It’s just as effective as the pill when used as directed, and you don’t have to think about taking it every day. Watch the video for NuvaRing.