Precautions and Warnings With Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring

There are many important precautions and warnings with etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring to be aware of before starting the birth control. Make sure to tell your healthcare provider if you have high cholesterol, diabetes, or liver disease before using the vaginal ring. You should not use etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring if you have heart disease, a blood clotting disorder, or very high blood pressure.

Progesterone/Estrogen Vaginal Ring

Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Vaginal Ring: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to using etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring (NuvaRing^®) if you have:

Had a blood clot or a clotting disorder
Chest pain
Had a heart attack or stroke
Very high blood pressure (hypertension)
Diabetes
Migraines
Cancer (or if you have had cancer in the past)
Unexplained vaginal bleeding
Yellowing of the eyes or skin during a prior pregnancy or oral contraceptive use
Gallbladder disease
High cholesterol
Depression
Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or liver tumors
Problems with your heart valves
Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure).

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Will be having surgery
Smoke cigarettes
Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Are breastfeeding.

You should also be sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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