Is the vaginal contraceptive ring good?

Many female friends pay more attention to the issue of contraception in their lives, so many friends will use some contraceptive methods to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Many friends will choose the contraceptive ring method, which needs to be placed in the female body. If used improperly, it will cause some harm to the female body. So, is the vaginal contraceptive ring good?

The vaginal contraceptive ring is a new type of vaginal contraceptive tool developed in recent years. It is a round ring made of medical silicone rubber tube, with progestins such as megestrol, norethindrone or 18-methylnorhenotrone placed in the ring. A few rings also have estrogen added. Vaginal contraceptive rings can be divided into three categories according to the type of drug they contain, the amount released, and the retention time of the ring in the vagina:

(1) A vaginal contraceptive ring that releases large amounts of progestin and is used intermittently.

(2) A vaginal contraceptive ring that releases large amounts of estrogen and progesterone and is used intermittently.

(3) A vaginal contraceptive ring that releases a small amount of progestin and is used continuously.

The first two types are placed in the vagina for 21-28 days in each menstrual cycle, and the latter can be placed continuously for 3-12 months without being removed during menstruation. The vaginal contraceptive ring currently used in Shanghai belongs to the latter type. It is brown-red in color, with an outer diameter of 40 mm and a ring body of 4 mm. The ring contains 250 mg of the contraceptive drug megestrol, which releases an average of 130 micrograms per day. Each ring can be used continuously for one year.

After the vaginal contraceptive ring is inserted into the vagina, the contraceptive pills in the ring are continuously and slowly released, and then absorbed by the vaginal mucosa to exert a contraceptive effect. Its main function is to change the properties of cervical mucus, reduce the stringiness of cervical mucus during ovulation, and make the mucus thicker, which is not conducive to the passage of sperm, thus producing a contraceptive effect. The contraceptive effectiveness is about 97%. Generally, women of childbearing age can use vaginal contraceptive rings; however, they should not be used by those with severe anemia, vaginal wall relaxation, cystocele, rectocele, uterine prolapse, or suspected or confirmed genital tumors. People with Trichomonas vaginitis, candidal vaginitis and severe chronic cervical inflammation should use it after they are cured.

The above is an introduction to whether the vaginal contraceptive ring is good or not. In fact, it mainly depends on the individual's physical condition. This method is also relatively simple, but now some women are not particularly suitable for vaginal contraceptive rings, so when choosing this method, you must first figure out whether it is suitable for you.