Is annovera for birth control?

Is Annovera a birth control option?

Annovera is a vaginal ring that releases a combination of hormones to prevent pregnancy. It stays in for three weeks, then is taken out for one week during menstruation, and can be reused for up to one year.

Why do some patients choose the ring over pills?

Many users select the vaginal ring instead of oral contraceptives because it requires only monthly handling rather than daily compliance. The ring is patient-removed and patient-inserted, so it has no office visit requirement after the initial prescription.

How does Annovera differ from NuvaRing?

Annovera uses a different hormone combination: ethinyl estradiol and segesterone acetate. NuvaRing contains ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel. Annovera is designed for twelve cycles of use, twelve months continuous, whereas NuvaRing is designed for one cycle, one month.