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NuvaRing – Etonogestrel / Ethinylestradiol uses, dose and side effects

NuvaRing is a contraceptive in the form of a vaginal ring that is used to prevent pregnancy. Each ring contains a small amount of two female sex hormones, etonogestrel and ethinyl estradiol. The ring slowly releases these hormones into the bloodstream. Due to the small amounts of hormones that are released, NuvaRing is considered a low-dose hormonal contraceptive. Because NuvaRing releases two different types of hormones , it is a so-called combined hormonal contraceptive.

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