Vaginal Ring (NuvaRing®)
NuvaRing is a flexible contraceptive vaginal ring, which contains a combination of progestin and estrogen. The ring is inserted into the vagina and left for 3 weeks. It is then removed for a one-week ring-free period. After the ring is inserted, it releases a continuous low dose of hormones into your body.
Cost: (Is no longer available at the Health Service Pharmacy)
Make an appointment with your clinician by calling (828) 262-6577. During the appointment, you and your clinician will determine if NuvaRing is a good contraceptive option for you. If so, you will be given a prescription for NuvaRing that can be filled at an outside Pharmacy.
For more information about NuvaRing, visit the NuvaRing website. The site provides information about:
- insertion and removal of the ring
- how the ring actually works
- frequently-asked questions
- risks and side effects of NuvaRing
- effectiveness of NuvaRing
- much, much more!
Page content reviewed: 06/04/2018 fwg
