Etonogestrel-Ethinyl Estradiol Vagl
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
If the ring has been out more than 3 hours, or if you are not sure how long it has been out, you may not be protected from pregnancy. In this case, rinse the ring, re-insert as soon as possible, and use a back-up method of birth control (e.g., male condoms, spermicide) until the ring has been in place for 7 continuous days.
If you have left the ring in place for longer than 3 weeks, but less than 4 weeks, remove it, wait 1 week, then insert a new ring.
If you have left the ring in place for longer than 4 weeks, your body may not have enough hormones to protect you from pregnancy. Remove the ring and contact your doctor for a pregnancy test. If not pregnant, insert a new ring and use a back-up method of birth control (e.g., condoms, spermicide) until the new ring has been in place for 7 continuous days.
If the ring breaks, discard it and replace with a new ring.
If you experience urgent/frequent/burning/painful urination and you cannot find the ring in your vagina, tell your doctor immediately. You may have accidentally inserted the ring into your bladder.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist or consult the Patient Information Leaflet for information about switching from other forms of birth control to the vaginal ring. If any of this information is unclear, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
