Ring

A small once-a-month flexible ring you place in your vagina

A soft, flexible ring you place inside your vagina for three weeks at a time. It releases hormones continuously to prevent pregnancy, 7 out of 100 can get pregnant using this method

What people like

💫 Once a month, easy to remember
🌸 Can make periods lighter, more regular and improve acne
🧘‍♀️ Can feel low-maintenance after you get used to it

What people don't like

⚡ May cause vaginal irritation or breast tenderness, headache, mood changes, or nausea
🚫 Contains estrogen, so not right for everyone
🚫 Might be felt by partner

What to expect

📅 First Weeks

You might notice the ring more at first, many say that the sensation is similar to using a tampon. Most people say they stop feeling it after a few days but if you continue to do so, it can be a sign that the ring needs to be inserted further into the vagina.

🩸 Periods

Expect lighter, more predictable bleeding after the first few months.

💫 Routine

Insert for three weeks, remove for one, and replace with a new ring right after your period.

❌ Stopping

You can stop whenever you want—fertility usually returns quickly once you do.

Understanding Options

There are two ring options in the US.
Both options release estrogen and progestin and are placed in the vagina for three weeks at a time.
They differ in that one can be rinsed and reused up to 13 cycles, and the other needs to be thrown away and replaced monthly.
They both work the same at preventing pregnancy.

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