NuvaRing, the first contraceptive vaginal ring
November 2001
Women will start asking about NuvaRing, the first contraceptive vaginal ring.
NuvaRing releases low doses of ethinyl estradiol plus the progestin etonogestrel.
It seems to work as well as oral contraceptives...but the ring is inserted only once a month.
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