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NuvaRing

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NuvaRing®
Gynecology An intravaginal contraceptive ring that releases low doses of progestins for 3 wks, followed by a ring-free wk. See Contraception.


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The hormone- based product, Nuvaring, launched by Organon, a part of MSD Pharmaceuticals, interferes with the release of eggs from ovaries.
The NuvaRing vaginal contraceptive, a hormonal drug, has caused numerous thrombotic injuries, including deep vein thrombosis, stroke, and pulmonary embolism.
The brand names available for the progestin injection are Depo-Provera and Depo-subQ Provera, the patch is Ortho Evra, and the vaginal ring is NuvaRing.
 
 
 
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