Nuva Ring Device

Nuva Ring Device is a combination of two medicines available in form of a flexible vaginal ring and is used for contraception (to prevent pregnancy). It must be used as directed by the doctor. It helps to prevent release and fertilization of the egg.

Nuva Ring Device comes as vaginal ring, which need to be inserted in vagina on monthly basis to avoid pregnancy. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. It is advised not to use more than one ring at one time and never forget to remove the ring at schedule time. Usually, you have to insert the ring inside vagina and have to left for the period of 3 weeks. After 3 weeks, take a break of one week before inserting the another ring. Basically, you experience monthly periods during free one week. If you forget to place another ring after more than of 7 days, then use additional method of contraception.

Nausea, stomach pain, headache,  breast pain, and weight gain are some commonly seen side effects of this medicine. If these bother you, or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. You might experience spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult with your doctor if this occurs frequently or persists longer. Inform your doctor if you notice swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain or changes in vision, as it may be a sign of blood clot.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you smoke and are over 35, or if you have ever had a heart attack or have cancer of uterus/cervix, or vagina. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Do not take the medicine if you are pregnant already or breastfeeding.