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Can you please define nuvaring and how does it work?
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Hormones: Nuvaring is a flexible 2” diameter ring that is inserted in the vagina. It releases a continuous dose of estrogen and progestin to prevent the ovaries from developing mature eggs. It is 99% effective in reducing pregnancy.
Answered 10/2/2017
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