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Vaginal ring
The vaginal ring is a hormonal contraceptive for the woman. It is a small (approx. 54 mm), transparent ring from silicone and latex free synthetic which is put into the sheath of the woman once a month.
The ring contains gestagens and estrogens. The ring hands in continuously small hormone quantities into the sheath which reach the bloodstream about the vaginal mucosa. Through this the ovulation becomes the mucus of the cervix changed so inhibitedly and simultaneously so that the penetrating of the spermiums is prevented.
The Pearl index of the vaginal ring is 0,65.
Application
The woman can introduce the flexible ring even to the sheath in month once. The ring should as deeply as possible be introduced and sit comfortably. It remains in the sheath for three weeks, after this it is removed. It the menses follows starts in this one a ring free week. After this week pause a new ring is used. If the ring should by mistake glide from the sheath (e.g. at the sexual intercourse or at the remove of a tampon), it must be rinsed off with a tepid water and reinstated. There is no more sure protection, if, longer, the ring isn't used as three hours. In this case a mechanical contraceptive (e.g. a condom) should in addition be used within the next seven days. The starting at full term or remove of the ring within a cycle may not be forgotten.
Advantages
The vaginal ring is an alternative for women who much travel and have an irregular diurnal rhythm. It is the solution for women who find annoying or often forget the minimum taking of the pill. The loveplay isn't interrupted at this prophylaxis method. There is the protection also at the vomiting or diarrhea since the hormones are handed in directly to the bloodstream.
Disadvantages
The vaginal ring intrudes on the cycle of the woman. With some women pruritus or colpitises appear or they have a discharge from the sheath. As further side effects strong headaches, nausea still are and a reduced desire feel confessed. Some pairs feel the ring at the sexual intercourse when disturbing. It doesn't offer protection from sexually transmissible diseases.
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