How effective is this method of preventing unwanted pregnancies?
According to the instructions that go along with the contraceptive vaginal ring in the kit, the effectiveness of its use reaches 99%. However, it should be remembered that this tool should be installed correctly, and only if agreed with the doctor.
How does the contraceptive ring work?
As already mentioned above, under the action of hormones released by this agent, the ovaries are affected. As a result, the process of release of the egg from the follicle is completely suspended.
Also, hormones lead to the fact that the mucus of the cervix becomes thicker, which makes it difficult to penetrate the uterus of spermatozoa. During the long use of the ring, the thickness of the endometrium decreases, which in turn hinders the implantation process and the onset of pregnancy.
Can everyone use this contraceptive?
I would like to note once again that the use of hormonal vaginal rings must necessarily be agreed with the doctor. All because, like any drug or a means of preventing unwanted pregnancy, hormonal rings have their contraindications to the installation. Among them are:
- age over 35 years;
- increased body weight;
- use of hormonal drugs;
- low muscle tone of the vagina;
- presence of thrombosis in the anamnesis;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- diseases of the liver and gallbladder;
- diabetes.
What other vaginal rings are there?
The contraceptive described above should not be confused with the vaginal supporting ring used for ovulation, for example. It is used to unload the muscular apparatus of the pelvic organs and can be used both in pregnancy (with the threat of miscarriage) and in women with a weak muscular apparatus to prevent the fallout of the reproductive organs.