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Vaginal Ring

What is it?
• A flexible, nearly transparent ring that measures 54 mm (about 2 inches) across.
• The ring releases a continuous dose of hormones for three weeks while it is in the vagina

How does it work?

• It prevents the ovary from releasing an egg (you don’t ovulate)
• It thickens the cervical mucus making it difficult for sperm to reach the egg.
• It changes the lining of the uterus making implantation difficult

How effective is it?

  • 99.7% effective with perfect use
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