Today, almost every woman thinks about methods of reliable contraception. As you know, there are two groups of methods of protection. The first of these includes barrier contraceptives. The second is hormonal. Both methods of protection are considered quite reliable, but each of them has its advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will examine what constitutes such a method of hormonal contraception as the NovaRing ring. Reviews about the use of this medication, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as the instructions, you can read in this article. Therefore, carefully read the information provided in order to protect yourself and arm yourself as much as possible.
What is the essence
As already mentioned, NovaRing (reviews of doctors and patients will be described in this article) refers to hormonal protective agents against pregnancy. This drug is relatively safe and very reliable. It is able to provide almost one hundred percent protection against unwanted pregnancy. Reviews about NovaRing confirm that this tool is not only very effective, but also convenient to use.
What is a
This medicine is a combination drug. This suggests that it contains several active components at once, which significantly increases its effectiveness. So, according to the instructions and reviews, NovaRing contains progesterone and estrogen. The amount of each of these hormones is minimal, and at the same time they are released very gradually.
The drug has the form of a ring that must be inserted into the vagina. It is characterized by such dimensions: the circumference has a diameter of 5.5 centimeters and a thickness of 8.5 millimeters. Such sizes are ideal for a comfortable stay of the ring in the vagina.
Such a tool can be attributed to the category of innovative developments for women. After inserting the ring into the vagina, it will daily release a very small amount of hormones into it. In this case, in any case, the dosage will be calculated correctly, since the ring is equipped with a special protective membrane that allows the active substances to be released gradually.
According to reviews of the NovaRing ring, the product perfectly suppresses the ovulation process, which contributes to the prevention of unwanted conception. The impact on the female body of hormones helps to make the uterine mucus sufficiently viscous, and this greatly complicates the process of moving sperm into the vagina. Thus, the likelihood of becoming pregnant is significantly reduced.
Does the NovaRing ring have advantages
Reviews of doctors confirm that this tool has a really huge number of advantages. Of course, the first of these is to provide truly reliable protection against unwanted pregnancy. However, this is far from all. The tool very rarely leads to the development of undesirable reactions, since it is not used orally, but is injected directly into the vagina. In fact, this is really a very big plus, since the product does not enter the digestive organs, and also does not have a negative effect on liver cells. And at the same time, the ring is really capable of providing the necessary amount of hormones to the female body. That is why we can say that this tool is much safer than other hormonal contraceptives.
According to statistics, NovaRing is more effective than oral contraceptives. Only in four percent of cases an unwanted pregnancy occurred due to the use of the ring, while this figure against the background of the use of tablets reached ten percent.
Another undoubted advantage of the drug is its feature to regulate the woman's menstrual cycle. Menstruation will go on regularly, without being accompanied by profuse bleeding and pain.
When not to use
According to reviews of the NovaRing contraceptive ring, this drug can not always be used. And it is worth considering that any hormonal contraceptives have a huge number of contraindications for use. In no case can they be ignored, otherwise you can cause very great harm to your health.
So, first of all, you can not use the ring to those patients who have hypersensitivity to any components that make up this pharmaceutical agent.
Also, the medication is prohibited for use by the fair sex, suffering from diabetes, varicose veins, thrombosis, diseases of the cardiovascular system and high blood pressure.
In no case should you use the medicine for women who have neoplasms that are hormonal in nature.
There are also cases when you need to use this medication with great care. This should include those circumstances when the fairer sex is overweight, and also have heart pathologies.
It is very important to consult with a gynecologist about the possibility of using a hormonal ring. Only an experienced doctor will be able to determine if it will harm women's health.
Ring "NovaRing". Instructions for use
Reviews about this contraceptive are more positive, and this suggests that the remedy really does its job. However, in order for the medicine to be truly reliable and cause as little harm to women's health as possible, it must be used correctly. Of course, you can not worry about this, because instructions for use will be enclosed in each package with a ring. So, the only thing that remains for you is to strictly follow its instructions.
Nevertheless, it is best to consult a gynecologist before first use. He will tell you about all the advantages and disadvantages of the drug, and will also advise you on how to use it correctly.
The main convenience of this ring is that it needs to be entered only once a month, after which you can simply forget about it. Be sure to mark the day of the week when you entered the ring, and from that moment count twenty-one days, after which it is removed. After a week-long break, repeat the administration procedure again. In a week of "rest" from the remedy, a woman usually has her period, so the NovaRing ring is similar in its effect to birth control pills.
How to install
Reviews about the NovaRing ring indicate that the product is really very convenient and almost not felt when used. However, some women still notice some discomfort, especially in the first few days.
So, once again it is worth repeating that it is very important to correctly install the ring. To do this, you need to take the most comfortable posture for you. You can stand, lie or sit. Now pick up the ring and squeeze it. Start injecting it slowly into the vagina. Try to enter it as deep as possible. Having reached the right place, it itself will take the desired position and shape, clearly repeating the contours of the vagina.
Removing the ring is also very simple. To do this, insert two fingers deep into the vagina and pull the product. The tool is removed very quickly and simply. Usually, after its removal, menstruation begins. They can begin both on the first day, and in a few days. This is the norm. In some cases, bleeding does not stop at the time of ring insertion. Do not pay attention to this. You need to administer the medication, clearly guided by the schedule.
Caution
Reviews about the use of NovaRing are sometimes negative. Most often this is due to the fact that in the first week of using the product, there is still a high probability of becoming pregnant. Therefore, you can not do without additional methods of contraception.
Before the first use of the product, be sure to consult a gynecologist. Only he can tell you for sure whether it is possible to use such a ring for you. He will also advise you on the correctness of its use. Indeed, for some women, general recommendations are not suitable, so an individual approach is needed.
There are also negative aspects of the drug
It has a NovaRing ring and its pros and cons. Reviews of doctors about this medication are mostly positive. Since the remedy really provides reliable protection, and is also very easy to use, gynecologists prescribe it to their patients quite often. However, do not forget that it also has disadvantages. Before buying this hormonal medication, be sure to read the annotation.
Since the active substances from the ring are released very gradually, the number of negative reactions is minimized. However, in very rare cases, they are still present.
Most often, against the background of the use of the medication, women complain of headaches, as well as frequent changes in mood. Sometimes the use of a medication leads to the emergence of depression.
Since the product has a hormonal nature, in some cases it can contribute to weight gain, loss of appetite and problems with the digestive system.
Some women complain that there is a small amount of vaginal bleeding during use of the ring. It is also possible swelling of the chest. She becomes very sensitive, until the onset of pain.
With the introduction of the ring, there is a rather high risk of getting an infection of the genitourinary system. Therefore, be sure to wash your hands with soap before performing the procedure.
Reviews about the contraceptive NovaRing indicate that quite often the use of the ring leads to uncomfortable sensations not only during sexual intercourse, but also during wearing. Some women describe such sensations as being inside a foreign body.
There is also a possibility that the ring may fall out, and the woman will not even notice it. Therefore, it is very important to regularly check for its presence, especially before sexual intercourse.
Another significant drawback is the very high price of a contraceptive. For one ring you will have to pay about one and a half thousand rubles. In addition, there is a risk of acquiring a fake if you buy the product outside pharmacies (for example, order a ring on the Internet). An uncertified product can cause irreparable harm to your health.
If a woman wants a baby
Instructions and reviews about NovaRing do not recommend having a baby immediately after stopping the use of the medication. It’s best to wait a couple of months for the natural menstrual cycle to fully recover. Usually, after using hormonal contraceptives, the chances of pregnancy increase significantly.
Do not use the product for lactating women, since the hormonal ring can significantly reduce milk production and, in addition, change the nutrient content in it.
Please note that if pregnancy occurs during the use of the drug, it is very important to remove the ring. Using it against the background of bearing a child can lead to extremely serious consequences.
Reviews of doctors and patients
According to the reviews of doctors, NovaRing is really a very reliable and proven tool. However, it is worth counting on really good results only with the correct use of the product, as well as in the absence of contraindications. The medicine has a slight effect on the female body, as it contains a minimal amount of hormones. In addition, they do not pass through the liver and digestive system, which means they cause minimal harm to health. However, doctors warn that there is still a chance of becoming pregnant, especially at the beginning of the use of the medication, as well as if the schedule for its administration is not observed.
According to women’s reviews, NovaRing is quite convenient to use (especially in comparison with oral contraceptives). In very rare cases, the drug leads to the development of adverse events. The risk of an unwanted pregnancy is minimized, so the tool really does very well with its purpose. However, the drug has a very high cost, so not every woman can afford it, and trying to save money, it is very easy to run into a fake.
In this article, we examined all the features of the use of the new generation contraceptive ring NovaRing. Reviews, price and instructions for use - this is very important information that every woman should read before using the medicine. Do not risk your health, take any medication only on the recommendation of a doctor.