The vaginal birth control ring is exactly that — a flexible plastic ring placed inside the vagina that releases hormonal birth control There are two types of rings NuvaRing and Annovera While both contain hormonal birth control, the exactThe Birth Control Ring "The Ring" • periods are regular and lighter with fewer days of bleeding • less period pain and cramps • sometimes helps with acne • protects from cysts in the breasts • can help with anemia (not enough iron) • lowers risk of ovarian and uterine cancers • only need to change it once a month • have to remember to change the ring every month • mayThe ring is a very effective method of birth control The ring is about 93% effective at preventing pregnancy in typical use, which means that around 7 out of 100 people who use it as their only form of birth control will get pregnant in one year With consistent and correct use as described in this fact sheet, it can be over 99% effective
How To Use The Birth Control Ring