The contraceptive vaginal ring releases a continuous dose of hormones which are absorbed through the vaginal mucosa.
Your gynecologist practice for contraceptive ring Munich
The ring is made of soft plastic. It is inserted into the vagina and removed after three weeks. Menstruation takes place during the seven ring-free days.
Pearl Index: 0,6-1,0
Advantages:
- only needs to be inserted and removed once a month
- low oestrogen dose due to local application
- stable cycle
- no decrease in effectiveness due to diarrhoea/vomiting or interaction with certain antibiotics (amoxicillin and doxycycline)
Disadvantages:
- possible foreign body sensation (rare)
