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Steroidal contraceptive vaginal rings.

¹Department of Reproductive Biology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Dehli, India.

International Journal of Clinical Practice

|July 9, 2003

Summary

Steroid-releasing vaginal rings offer effective hormonal contraception for women. This review highlights their development, ease of use, and high efficacy, though long-term acceptability requires further study.

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Contraception Technology
Endocrinology

Background:

Steroid-releasing vaginal rings have evolved over 30 years.
These devices utilize polysiloxane rubber or ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer.
They deliver progestogen-only or combined progestogen and oestrogen hormones.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the development of steroid-releasing vaginal rings.
To illustrate their role as effective hormonal contraceptives.
To assess their efficacy, tolerability, and acceptability.

Main Methods:

Review of literature on vaginal ring development and use.
Analysis of ring composition, dimensions, and hormone delivery.
Examination of clinical data on efficacy and side-effects.

Main Results:

Vaginal rings are effective hormonal contraceptives with high efficacy.
Combined rings are inserted for three weeks, followed by a seven-day ring-free interval.
Progestogen-only rings have variable wear times and continuous use.
Few products like NuvaRing are commercially available.

Conclusions:

Steroid-releasing vaginal rings are a well-tolerated and effective contraceptive method.
Women report ease of use and no serious side-effects.
Further research is needed to fully establish long-term acceptability.

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