Nuva Ring Device

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.

• Contraception

• Nuva Ring Device is a flexible ring that is inserted into the vagina on a monthly basis to  help you prevent pregnancy.
• Nuva Ring Device should be left in place for three weeks, after which the ring should be removed followed by a one week ring-free break. During the ring-free week withdrawal bleed similar to your normal period occurs. 
• A new ring should be inserted after seven days, even if the bleeding has not completely stopped.
• You may experience menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult your doctor if this persists.
• Do not use Nuva Ring Device if you are obese, smoker, on prolonged bed rest, or have a history of heart diseases or blood clots.
• Stop using Nuva Ring Device and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.