ethinyl estradiol/segesterone acetate (Annovera)

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Indications

Adverse effects

Procedure

  • placed in the vagina for 3 weeks
  • removed for 1 week during which time a woman may menstruate
  • during the off week, the ring is washed & stored in a case

Complications

  • 2-4% of women using Annovera may get pregnant in the 1st year

More general terms

Components

References

  1. FDA News Release. Aug 10, 2018 FDA approves new vaginal ring for one year of birth control. https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm616541.htm