Nuva Ring
- “set it and forget it”
- “more contsant” hormone levels than other methods
- worries that it might come out
- side effects include dryness, nausea, headaches
- change once a month
- soft plastic ring worn in the vagina for three weeks a month that blocks ovulation
- 92% effective
The Patch
- easy to remember
- convenient
- once a week application
- side effects include breast pain and nausea at first
- adhesive skin patch you replace weekly
- blocks ovulation
- 92% effective
The Pill
- predictable periods
- Clear skin
- Have to remember to take it everday
- Emotional highs and lows
- many different brands
- side effects include spotting, nausea, and headaches
- 92% effective
Effectiveness ratings are based on typical use, not perfect use.
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