Nuvaring Online - Precautions

You should have a complete check-up every 6 to 12 months. If you have any unusual vaginal bleeding contact your doctor for advice. If you miss a period, the possibility of pregnancy must be considered. See your doctor as soon as you can.

This medication may interfere with the correct placement of a diaphragm. A diaphragm is not recommended as a back-up method of contraception with NuvaRing use.

If you are using hormonal contraceptives for the treatment of acne, hirsutism (male-like hair growth), endometriosis or other hormone related problems, it may take several months of continued treatment to notice improvement in your symptoms or condition.

Tobacco smoking increases the risk of getting a blood clot or having a stroke while you are using Nuvaring, especially if you are more than 35 years old. You are strongly advised not to smoke.

Hormonal contraceptives can increase your sensitivity to the sun and you may burn more easily. Use sunscreen and protective clothing during long periods outdoors. Tanning booths should be used with caution.

If you wear contact lenses and notice visual changes, or if the lenses begin to feel uncomfortable, consult your eye care specialist.

In some women, tenderness, swelling, or minor bleeding of the gums may occur. Notify your dentist if this happens. Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly may help limit this. See your dentist regularly and inform your dentist of the medicines you are taking.

You may get a vaginal yeast infection. If you have never had a yeast infection before, see your prescriber or other health care provider to confirm the problem. If you have had yeast infections in the past and are comfortable with self-medicating the problem, get and use a nonprescription medication to treat the yeast infection.

Using the vaginal ring for contraception does not protect you against HIV infection (AIDS) or any other sexually transmitted diseases.

If you are going to have elective surgery, you may need to stop using your hormonal vaginal ring one month beforehand. Consult your doctor for advice prior to scheduling the surgery.