Contraceptives

NuvaRing vaginal birth control ring now available in U.S.

Published in Women's Health Weekly, August 29th, 2002

Organon, Inc., announced that NuvaRing (etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring), the world's first monthly vaginal ring for birth control, is now available in pharmacies nationwide.

NuvaRing, a small flexible, transparent ring that provides month-long contraceptive protection, is easy to use and can be discreetly used by a woman in the privacy of her home.

According to the CDC and National Center for Health Statistics, 71% of women ages 25-34 use contraceptives in the United States. Additionally, 63% of contraceptive users say that the ideal characteristic of a birth control method would be monthly dosing, according to a survey conducted by...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2002-08-29)

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