Can NuvaRing cause amenorrhea?

Can NuvaRing cause amenorrhea?

Occasional missed periods may occur with the appropriate use of NuvaRing. In the clinical studies, the percent of women who did not have withdrawal bleeding in a given cycle ranged from 0.3% to 3.8%.

Are there different strengths of NuvaRing?

The ring itself contains 11.7 mg etonogestrel and 2.7 mg ethinyl estradiol, but it releases a daily dose that averages 0.12 mg etonogestrel and 0.015 mg ethinyl estradiol to ensure steady concentrations of these hormones in the blood for 21 days.

How effective is NuvaRing with a condoms?

There are some disadvantages to using the NuvaRing, namely, its effectiveness. The birth control ring is around 91% effective; with typical use, it has the same rate of effectiveness as the birth control pill or patch. As a comparison, the male condom is only 85% effective (with typical use).

What is the alternative for the NuvaRing?

Birth Control Options Other Than NuvaRing Birth control pills; Birth control implants (implanon and Nexplanon); Abstinence; Birth control patch (Ortho Evra);

Can NuvaRing cause stomach issues?

The most frequently reported side effects of the NuvaRing are those associated with other hormonal methods including nausea and/or vomiting, breast tenderness and moodiness.

How common is pregnancy on NuvaRing?

The NuvaRing is 91%–99% effective. This means that with perfect use, less than 1 out of every 100 people who use the birth control ring will become pregnant in one year. With typical use, 9 out of every 100 people who use NuvaRing will become pregnant in one year.

Is NuvaRing being discontinued?

Note: Manufacturer Merck recently announced that NuvaRing applicators will be discontinued after August 1, 2020.

Can you get toxic shock from NuvaRing?

Another serious potential side effect of NuvaRing is toxic shock syndrome (TSS). This is a form of severe damage and illness that happens when bacteria release toxins into the bloodstream.