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ethinyl estradiol/segesterone acetate (Annovera)

Indications: - reusable vaginal ring contraceptive 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 Adverse effects: - boxed warning: risk for serious cardiovascular events in smokers Complications: - 2-4% of women using Annovera may get pregnant in the 1st year

General

hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring pharmacologic combination

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

Components

ethinyl estradiol segesterone acetate