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Consulting a healthcare provider is important before using a vaginal ring.
Consulting a healthcare provider is important before using a vaginal ring.
True (A)
The vaginal ring works by releasing hormones into the bloodstream.
The vaginal ring works by releasing hormones into the bloodstream.
True (A)
Side effects of hormonal contraception do not vary between different methods.
Side effects of hormonal contraception do not vary between different methods.
False (B)
Using a contraceptive patch is completely risk-free without any side effects.
Using a contraceptive patch is completely risk-free without any side effects.
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The vaginal ring is a local method of contraception that does not involve hormones.
The vaginal ring is a local method of contraception that does not involve hormones.
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Study Notes
Vaginal Ring Mechanism
- The vaginal ring is a flexible, biocompatible polymer that releases hormones, usually etonogestrel and ethinyl estradiol
- The ring primarily prevents pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation
- The hormones released from the ring prevent the pituitary gland from releasing luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which are necessary for ovulation
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