{"id":628445,"date":"2024-05-31T12:43:34","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T16:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=628445"},"modified":"2024-10-25T09:56:15","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T13:56:15","slug":"nuvaring-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/nuvaring-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"NuvaRing (etonogestrel-ethinyl estradiol) alternatives: What can I take instead of NuvaRing?"},"content":{"rendered":"

NuvaRing<\/span><\/a> (etonogestrel-ethinyl estradiol) is branded formulation of a type of combined hormonal contraceptive, a vaginal birth control ring that is inserted similarly to a tampon and left in place for 3 weeks, followed by one ring-free week. A new ring is inserted with the subsequent cycle. Choosing a contraceptive can be an overwhelming process. There are <\/span>many birth control options<\/span><\/a> and countless considerations, including patient-specific needs, side effects, and drug interactions to consider. Continue reading to learn which hormonal contraceptive might be best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>NuvaRing dosage, forms, and strengths<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of NuvaRing?<\/span><\/h2>\n

If a contraindication or aversion to a combined hormonal <\/span>contraceptive<\/span><\/a> exists, there are other options besides NuvaRing. These alternative medications include other types of contraceptives, such as combined oral contraceptives (birth control pills) and depot medroxyprogesterone acetate injection (the birth control shot), as well as emergency contraception, intrauterine devices, progestin-only pills, progestin-only options, and nonhormonal options. It is important to note that contraceptives are not always taken as a birth control method but may also be used to manage conditions such as <\/span>endometriosis<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>dysmenorrhea<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>menorrhagia<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare NuvaRing (etonogestrel-ethinyl estradiol) alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nDosage<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NuvaRing
\n<\/span>(ethinyl estradiol \/ etonogestrel) <\/span><\/td>\n		Contraception<\/span><\/td>\nVaginal ring inserted and left in for 3 weeks, followed by one ring-free week. Repeat with each cycle.<\/span><\/td>\nNuvaRing coupons<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eluryng
\n<\/span>(ethinyl estradiol \/ etonogestrel) <\/span><\/td>\n		Contraception<\/span><\/td>\nVaginal ring inserted and left in for 3 weeks, followed by one ring-free week. Repeat with each cycle.<\/span><\/td>\nEluryng coupons<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mirena (levonorgestrel intrauterine device) <\/span><\/td>\nAbnormal uterine bleeding, contraception, dysmenorrhea, endometrial hyperplasia<\/span><\/td>\nInsert into the uterine cavity and replace by the end of 8 years.<\/span><\/td>\nMirena coupons<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) <\/span><\/td>\nAbnormal uterine bleeding contraception, endometrial carcinoma, endometriosis, endometrial hyperplasia, secondary amenorrhea<\/span><\/td>\n150 mg injection intramuscularly every 3 months (every 13 weeks)<\/span><\/td>\nDepo-Provera coupons<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Depo-SubQ Provera 104 (medroxyprogesterone acetate)<\/span> <\/span><\/td>\nAbnormal uterine bleeding contraception, endometrial carcinoma, endometriosis, endometrial hyperplasia, secondary amenorrhea<\/span><\/td>\n104 mg injection intramuscularly every 3 months (every 13 weeks)<\/span><\/td>\nDepo-SubQ Provera 104 coupons<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annovera
\n<\/span>(ethinyl estradiol \/ segesterone acetate) <\/span><\/td>\n		Contraception<\/span><\/td>\nVaginal ring inserted and left in for 3 weeks and removed for 1 week. The ring should be washed and can be reused for up to 13 cycles.<\/span><\/td>\nAnnovera coupons<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nexplanon
\n(etonogestrel implant) <\/span><\/td>\n		Contraception<\/span><\/td>\nInsert 1 implant in the inner side of the upper, nondominant arm; remove no later than 3 years after the date of insertion.<\/span><\/td>\nNexplanon coupons<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paragard
\n(intrauterine copper) <\/span><\/td>\n		Contraception<\/span><\/td>\nInsert into the uterine cavity and replace by the end of 10 years.<\/span><\/td>\nParagard coupons<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to NuvaRing<\/span><\/h3>\n