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01-12-2014 | Original Article
Multicenter Study of Contraceptive Vaginal Ring (NuvaRing®) in Normal Daily Practice in Indian Women
Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India | Issue 6/2014
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Objective
This was the first Indian multicenter study at six specialty hospitals, to assess the real-life usage of the vaginal ring in daily clinical practice.
Methods
This open-label, prospective, single-arm, nonrandomized, interventional study enrolled 252 women aged >18 years, seeking contraception with no contraindications to the use of combined hormonal contraceptive. Women were provided the ring with a monthly follow-up schedule for three cycles. Cycle control, acceptability, tolerability, and safety assessments were recorded at each visit.
Results
Regular menstrual bleeding was reported by 76.2 % (192/252) at baseline. In study completers, regular bleeding was seen in 94.1 % (192/204), 97.5 % (199/204), and 98 % (200/204) in the 1st, the 2nd, and the 3rd cycles, respectively. Most (94.2 % [195/207]) women were very satisfied or satisfied with the ring, and 93.2 % (193/207) would recommend it to others. No pregnancies or serious adverse events were reported.
Conclusion
The study demonstrated that NuvaRing® is a highly effective contraceptive method with an excellent cycle control. It is well tolerated and accepted by Indian women.