Monthly Contraception
Contraceptive vaginal ring
The vaginal ring is a small, soft plastic ring that is about 4mm thick and 5.5cm in diameter. It’s placed in the vagina for 21 days where it releases two hormones – estrogen and progestogen. These are similar to the natural hormones produced by the ovaries and are like those used in the combined pill.
Effectiveness: The ring is most effective when used perfectly. It’s 99% effective at preventing pregnancy with perfect use and 91% effective with typical use.
Remember regularly: You have to take the old ring out and put a new one in every month. Allowing a 7 day break.
Periods: Depending on how you take the contraceptive vaginal ring, it may make periods more regular, lighter and less painful, or your periods may stop all together. May also help with premenstrual symptoms.
STI protection: No. Use external condoms or internal condoms to help protect yourself from STIs.