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Produced by Organon, Nuvaring is a vaginal contraceptive ring that, over a three-week period, slowly releases the hormones estrogen and progestin to prevent pregnancy by up to 99 percent.
Nuvaring was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in October 2001.
However, despite being an effective method of contraception, Nuvaring is also known to cause a range of mild to serious side effects. On the milder side, yeast infections can affect up to 14 percent of the women using Nuvaring. While not life-threatening, yeast infections can be uncomfortable and painful.
It's important that women using Nuvaring are aware of symptoms of yeast infections so they know when to pursue the appropriate treatments.
Women using Nuvaring may have developed a yeast infection if they start experiencing:
To definitely diagnose a yeast infection, doctors will typically:
In most cases, it won't be necessary for women to see a doctor after developing a yeast infection, as long as:
If women are experiencing new symptoms or aren't sure if they have a yeast infection, it's important that they see their doctor for a proper diagnosis.
Commonly, treatments for Nuvaring yeast infections include:
Such over-the-counter yeast infection medications are highly effective at curing the condition.
However, should symptoms persist after using yeast infection medications, it's essential that affected women see their doctor for a thorough exam, as the general symptoms of yeast infections may be caused by another, more serious underlying condition.
On rare occasions, Nuvaring has been reported to cause some severe, potentially fatal side effects, including (but not limited to):
Women with the greatest risk of developing such serious Nuvaring side effects include those who are over the age of 35 and/or have with a history of:
Should a Nuvaring user sustain serious health complications after using this contraceptive device, she should:
Have you or a loved one been injured after using Nuvaring? If so, contact us today to talk to an experienced Nuvaring lawyer who will thoroughly evaluate your case and help you recover compensation for any damages incurred.
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