According to statistics from 100 women who have regular sex without using contraceptives, 80-90 will become pregnant within 1 year.
That is why most women resort to the use of contraceptives, among which there is a hormonal ring, which according to the instructions is effective in 99% of cases.
How does the hormonal ring work?
This ring refers to hormonal contraceptives. Its action is as follows: the hormones contained in it, released, enter the bloodstream through the mucous membranes of the vagina. They in turn affect the sex glands, while blocking the yield of the egg, that is, ovulation is absent. Also, under the action of the hormones that make up the vaginal ring, the cervical mucus thickens, making it difficult to move the spermatozoa along the neck and prevents them from entering the uterine cavity.
The peculiarity of the hormonal ring is that it is often prescribed as an alternative to hormone tablets in the treatment of hormone deficiency in women. The application of the ring helps to restore the hormonal background and simulates the natural menstrual cycle.
Contraindications
Like all contraceptive drugs, the hormone ring also has contraindications for use. The main ones are:
- current pregnancy;
- age over 40 years;
- overweight;
- low tone of the vaginal muscles;
- thrombosis;
- heart anomalies and heart diseases;
- mammary cancer;
- diabetes mellitus ;
- diseases of the gallbladder;
- incompatibility with other drugs.
When can I apply the hormonal ring?
According to the instruction, to apply the hormonal, vaginal ring is better from the first day of menstruation. If you install it later, then during the sexual act it is better to use the condom additionally, until it passes 7 days from the beginning of the cycle.
In the case when a woman uses the ring as an alternative to another hormonal contraceptive that was used before, it is necessary to consult a gynecologist.
How to properly install a hormonal ring?
In order to properly install a hormonal ring, you need to do the following. First, wash your hands well. Then gently remove the ring from the package, squeezing it between the index and thumb. Then with one hand slightly spread the labia, and the second enter the ring deep into the vagina, until the appearance of painful sensations. Correctly installed ring, must completely encircle the cervix, otherwise its use will be ineffective.
The ring is not always in the same position. Therefore, a woman should periodically check his position in the vagina. If after a while the woman can not grope him on her own, you should definitely contact the gynecologist.
How to use it correctly?
The hormonal ring can be used for one month only, more precisely - for 21 days, after which it is extracted. And they do it on the same day of the week, when they put it.
Doctors recommend taking a short break, about a week. During this time, many women observe bleeding, which is caused by a cervical injury.
How to remove the ring from the vagina?
As a rule, one ring can be used for a month, then it needs to be changed. To do this, you must try to pick up his index finger, and then pressing down, pull out. You can also extract it as you inserted it: by squeezing between the thumb and forefinger.
If during the extraction the woman experiences severe pain or if there is bleeding - it is better to consult a doctor. This method of contraception is quite effective, although it has some drawbacks, the main one of which is its frequent disappearance from the vagina. This occurs when the vaginal muscles have a low tone, as well as during sex, act of defecation or when removing a hygienic tampon.