The Nova Ring ring is a local hormonal contraceptive. It contains microdoses of the hormones progestogen and estrogen, which prevent conception. The woman sets the hormonal ring “Novo Ring” into the vagina without the help of a gynecologist. It is administered on any of the first five days of the menstrual cycle.
Operating principle
The ring under the influence of body temperature at certain time intervals releases small doses of the hormones present in it. They, in turn, getting into the ovaries and uterine cavity, interfere with the ovulation process. Due to this local action, there is no effect on the endocrine system. Therefore, this method of contraception does not have many unpleasant effects, which are constant companions of oral analogues.
The use of the Nova Ring ring for the first time
If the ring used for the first time is “Nova Ring”, instructions to which the installation advises on the first day of the menstrual cycle, was introduced later, then during the first week it is imperative to use auxiliary protection options against unwanted pregnancy. It can be barrier contraceptives.
The use of the Nova Ring ring when refusing oral contraception
When switching from the traditional method of oral contraception to the Nova Ring ring
the instruction requires its introduction on the last free day during the break between the receptions of your usual contraceptive. If the woman is sure that she is not pregnant, the start of the use of the
vaginal ring is possible on any day of the current menstrual cycle.
The use of the Nova Ring ring when abandoning the Navy
If you refuse the IUD contraception and switch to the Nova Ring ring, the instruction recommends its introduction immediately after removal of the intrauterine device. But during the weekly period, additional protection measures should be taken.
Nova Ring after abortion
After an abortion, the Nova Ring ring, the instruction to which in this case does not contain any specific instructions on the use of additional barrier contraception, can be established immediately.
Ring "Nova Ring" after childbirth
The use of the ring can begin after 30 days after birth if the woman does not breastfeed.
Novo Ring (ring): contraindications
The list of diseases, the presence of which is a contraindication to the use of the Nova Ring ring, is very extensive.
First of all, you can not use the drug during pregnancy. The period of breastfeeding is also undesirable for the use of this method of contraception, since the composition of the drug affects lactation, reducing the production of breast milk, and can also change its composition.
Side effects of using the Nova Ring ring
Regardless of compliance with the instructions for use, a woman may experience unpleasant side effects. The most common are:
- headache;
- nausea;
- weight gain;
- allergic reaction;
- vaginitis.
If such symptoms appear, it is recommended that you visit your doctor to find out the causes of this condition. Quite often, this is due to the individual characteristics of the body. In this case, it is recommended to abandon the use of the hormonal ring and choose a different protection option.