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How women respond to combined NuvaRing® contraception


Authors: MUDr. Tomáš Fait
Authors‘ workplace: Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN v Praze
Published in: Prakt Gyn 2008; 12(1): 33-35

Overview

Review of data from relevant literature in the Medline scientific database contains results of studies confirming high contraceptive efficacy of NuvaRing comparable with oral combined contraception, as well as better control of the cycle and minimal changes in the vaginal environment.

Key words:
combined contraceptive – vaginal ring – effi cacy – tolerability


Sources

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3. Roumen FJ, Apter D, Mulders TM et al. Efficacy, tolerability and acceptability of a novel contraceptive vaginal ring releasing etonogestrel and ethinylestradiol. Hum Reprod 2001; 16: 469-475.

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Paediatric gynaecology Gynaecology and obstetrics Reproduction medicine
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