The vaginal ring is an estrogen-progestin contraceptive. What changes, with respect to the pill and the patch, is the method of administration. The pre-established dose of hormones is released locally in the vagina, and not taken orally every day. The vaginal ring is recommended for all women who want an effective hormonal contraceptive, and more so for those women who have problems of any kind with taking the pill. It is therefore suitable for women who have digestive intolerance (heartburn, nausea, vomiting, etc.) with oral contraceptives, women who take the combined pill but have difficulties taking it on a regular schedule (because they travel, are particularly forgetful, have a hectic lifestyle, etc.), women with metabolic problems for which the oral route of administration is not recommended.
