Nuvaring

Contraceptive implant therapy, Birth Control, Reproductive Age + 1 more

Treatment

1 FDA approval

19 Active Studies for Nuvaring

What is Nuvaring

Etonogestrel

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic form of the hormone estrogen. It was first created in 1938 and was found to be more easily absorbed by the body when taken orally. This made it a popular choice in birth control pills, replacing the hormone mestranol. Ethinylestradiol was approved by the FDA in 1943.

NuvaRing

is the brand name

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Nuvaring Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

NuvaRing

Etonogestrel

2001

15

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Etonogestrel, otherwise called NuvaRing, is approved by the FDA for 1 uses such as Contraceptive implant therapy .

Contraceptive implant therapy

Effectiveness

How Nuvaring Affects Patients

Ethinylestradiol is a synthetic form of estrogen that helps to stop ovulation and reduce the growth of the endometrium. It is usually taken once daily and is considered to be a safe drug, although it can cause an increased risk of thrombotic events. Patients should be made aware of this risk before taking the drug.

How Nuvaring works in the body

Ethinylestradiol is a hormone used in combined oral contraceptives. It stops ovulation by preventing the release of hormones that control it. It also thickens cervical mucus, making it harder for sperm to travel, and prevents changes in the endometrium that are necessary for pregnancy. Ethinylestradiol also lowers luteinizing hormone levels, which reduces blood flow to the uterus, and increases sex hormone binding globulin, which reduces the amount of hormones available in the body.

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended dose of Nuvaring is contingent upon the recognized condition, for example Acne Vulgaris, Hormonal Contraception and Folate supplementation therapy. The amount of dosage is contingent upon the method of delivery, specified in the table hereunder.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Contraceptive implant therapy

11.7 mg, , 11.4 mg, 0.012 mg/hour, 68.0 mg

Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Vaginal, , Insert, extended release, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Implant, Implant - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous

Birth Control

11.7 mg, , 11.4 mg, 0.012 mg/hour, 68.0 mg

Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Vaginal, , Insert, extended release, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Implant, Implant - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous

Reproductive Age

11.7 mg, , 11.4 mg, 0.012 mg/hour, 68.0 mg

Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Vaginal, , Insert, extended release, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Implant, Implant - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous

Hormonal Contraception

11.7 mg, , 11.4 mg, 0.012 mg/hour, 68.0 mg

Insert, extended release - Vaginal, Vaginal, , Insert, extended release, Ring - Vaginal, Ring, Implant, Implant - Subcutaneous, Subcutaneous

Warnings

Nuvaring has twenty-six contraindications. It should not be used in combination with the circumstances outlined in the following table.

Nuvaring Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Etonogestrel may interact with Pulse Frequency

Pulmonary Embolism

Do Not Combine

undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding

Do Not Combine

Coronary Disease

Do Not Combine

Liver Failure, Acute

Do Not Combine

Hypersensitivity

Do Not Combine

Atrial Fibrillation

Do Not Combine

Metrorrhagia

Do Not Combine

Hereditary Angioedema Type III

Do Not Combine

diabetes mellitus with vascular disease

Do Not Combine

valvular thrombogenesis

Do Not Combine

Thrombosis

Do Not Combine

Smoking

Do Not Combine

Stroke

Do Not Combine

Pulmonary Embolism

Do Not Combine

Breast

Do Not Combine

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Do Not Combine

Thromboembolism

Do Not Combine

Liver Neoplasms

Do Not Combine

Congenital hypercoagulation

Do Not Combine

Breast

Do Not Combine

Hypertensive disease

Do Not Combine

Liver Neoplasms

Do Not Combine

Hypersensitivity

Do Not Combine

Breast Cancer

Do Not Combine

Venous Thrombosis

Do Not Combine

Aphasia, Acquired

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Nuvaring.

Common Nuvaring Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Tranexamic acid

Major

Etonogestrel may increase the thrombogenic activities of Tranexamic acid.

Abacavir

Minor

Etonogestrel may decrease the excretion rate of Abacavir which could result in a higher serum level.

Acetohexamide

Minor

The therapeutic efficacy of Acetohexamide can be decreased when used in combination with Etonogestrel.

Aclidinium

Minor

Etonogestrel may decrease the excretion rate of Aclidinium which could result in a higher serum level.

Acrivastine

Minor

Etonogestrel may decrease the excretion rate of Acrivastine which could result in a higher serum level.

Nuvaring Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Women who take too much of this drug may have symptoms such as irregular bleeding, nausea, vomiting, tender breasts, abdominal pain, drowsiness, and fatigue. Treatment for an overdose should involve monitoring potassium and sodium levels and looking out for signs of metabolic acidosis.

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Nuvaring Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Nuvaring?

38 active clinical trials are being conducted to evaluate the potential of Nuvaring for Folate supplementation therapy, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and Menopausal treatment.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Hormonal Contraception

0 Actively Recruiting

Reproductive Age

0 Actively Recruiting

Contraceptive implant therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Birth Control

19 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Phase 2

Nuvaring Reviews: What are patients saying about Nuvaring?

5

Patient Review

9/24/2022

Nuvaring for Birth Control

I've been using the Nuva Ring for about 2.5 years now, and it's helped me so much with my endometriosis. I only get 3 periods a year, and they're very light with hardly any cramping. It's also really easy to insert and remove. The only downside is that I sometimes get sore boobs and mood swings during the last few days of my cycle; but overall, this has been by far the best method of birth control that I've tried (and I've tried a lot).

5

Patient Review

11/7/2022

Nuvaring for Birth Control

I love this treatment because it stops my periods. I don't have to worry about gaining weight or having mood swings, and there's no risk of pregnancy!

3.7

Patient Review

6/9/2022

Nuvaring for Birth Control

I chose this birth control method to prevent pregnancy after having two children close together. It was great for the first four years, but then I started experiencing random yeast infections, bleeding during sex, and constant aching in my uterus. These side effects were too much to deal with, so I had to stop taking it.

3

Patient Review

3/12/2022

Nuvaring for Birth Control

I experienced a significant decrease in mental well-being after starting this medication. I had more anxiety attacks and felt much more suicidal. If you can, please try another option.

2.7

Patient Review

4/27/2022

Nuvaring for Birth Control

I got aura migraines for the first time after starting this treatment. They were so bad that I started getting them weekly. My mental health also took a nose dive and I became suicidal and depressed. Plus, even though I used it perfectly (taking it out and putting it back exactly how it's meant to), I still got pregnant. Maybe my body just determined to have kids... ??

1.7

Patient Review

10/4/2022

Nuvaring for Birth Control

I got sick from the birth control pill so I decided to try nuvaring postpartum. Unfortunately, it didn't work and I'm pregnant again.

1

Patient Review

12/16/2021

Nuvaring for Birth Control

I would not recommend the use of Nuvaring. My boyfriend and I experienced allergic reactions, including but not limited to swelling and peeling skin. We were also both moody during the two months following removal of the ring.
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Patient Q&A Section about nuvaring

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Do NuvaRing make you gain weight?

"There is no evidence to suggest that using birth control rings like NuvaRing or Annovera will lead to either weight gain or weight loss."

Answered by AI

What are the disadvantages of a NuvaRing?

"Although the ring is generally safe, you may not feel comfortable inserting or removing it from your vagina. In the first few months, you can have spotting and bleeding. It may also cause temporary side effects, such as increased vaginal discharge, headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, and mood changes. However, the ring does not protect against STIs."

Answered by AI

Why you shouldn't use NuvaRing?

"Although it's not common, there are some risks associated with using Annovera and NuvaRing. These risks include heart attack, stroke, blood clots, and liver tumors. In very rare cases, they can even lead to death."

Answered by AI

Is NuvaRing effective as soon as you put it in?

"If you start using the ring within 5 days of your period, it will protect you from pregnancy immediately. If you start using it more than 5 days after your period, you should use condoms as well for the first 7 days."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Nuvaring

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Lidocaine for Pain Control in Birth Control

18 - 50
Female
La Jolla, CA

The goal of this research study is to learn more about how different uses of a numbing medication might affect pain levels while getting an IUD placed. The investigators are also studying participants opinions of their clinicians' empathy. The investigators are inviting patients who arrive at their clinic visit seeking an IUD. Usually, at University of California, San Diego (UCSD), for patients who have never delivered a baby, clinicians use a buffered paracervical block for before IUD placement. The purpose of this research study is to investigate whether a "buffered" (2 cc of sodium bicarbonate, 18 cc of 1% lidocaine) paracervical block (numbing medication given on both sides of the cervix) is effective in reducing pain during IUD placement in individuals with prior C-sections, the difference between buffered and unbuffered for nulliparous patients, and whether a medicated gel reduces pain with the paracervical block.

Recruiting
Paid Trial

University of California, San Diego

Sheila K Mody, MD, MPH

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HAPPI Software for Birth Control Access

18+
All Sexes
Del Mar, CA

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if use of the HAPPI software can improve pharmacist-provided birth control services. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does the HAPPI software make it easier for pharmacists to provide birth control services in their pharmacy? 2. Does the HAPPI software make it easier for patients to access birth control? Researchers will compare pharmacists' implementation and patients' access when using the HAPPI software and when not using the HAPPI software to see if the software improves implementation and access. Participants will include pharmacists and patients. Pharmacists will be asked to provide birth control services as normal while using the HAPPI software. Patients will be asked to receive birth control services from a pharmacist as normal, while using the HAPPI software.

Recruiting
Has No Placebo

EmpoweRx, Inc

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Birth Control Pills and DNA Interaction

18 - 45
Female
Aurora, CO

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate how differences in specific parts of our DNA can influence how individual bodies break down the hormones contained within oral contraceptive pills, which could affect how well these birth control pills work to prevent pregnancy. The investigators are also interested in exploring how these differences in our DNA can also explain why patients taking the exact same formulation of birth control pill will experience very different side effects. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Do individuals with the CYP3A7\*1C variant have increased metabolism of both desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol when taking a combined oral contraceptive pill? * Do individuals with the CYP3A7\*1C variant experience higher rates of breakthrough ovulation while taking a desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol combined oral contraceptive pill? * What novel genetic loci are associated with alterations in steroid hormone pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics among a larger cohort of combined oral contraceptive pill users? Participants will take a specific formulation of combined oral contraceptive pill (desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol) and undergo the following procedures: * Blood draw to measure the amount of progestin and estrogen in their system from the combined oral contraceptive pill * Questionnaires to assess side effects possibly caused by the combined oral contraceptive pill * Blood draw to measure endogenous hormone levels and biomarkers that may be affected by the combined oral contraceptive pill * A transvaginal ultrasound to measure any ovarian follicles (optional procedure)

Phase 4
Recruiting

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (+2 Sites)

Aaron M Lazorwitz, MD, PhD

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Game-Based Learning Intervention for Health Behaviors

9 - 15
All Sexes
Bryan, TX

The study aims to implement Using the Connect (UTC), an innovative, game-based intervention designed to increase protective factors and decrease adolescent pregnancies. This intervention will be implemented in Texas middle schools and community-based organizations. The long-term goal is to promote optimal health in youth and prevent adolescent pregnancy in populations disproportionately impacted by adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates. The short-term objective is to conduct a robust, multi-site clustered randomized controlled trial to evaluate implementation outcomes and the impact of UTC, a novel theory-based game developed using powerful and effective human-centered design (HCD) strategies, on intention to delay sexual activity.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

HYPE (+2 Sites)

Brittany Rosen, PhD, MEd

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Progestin Contraceptives for Birth Control Effects

18 - 40
Female
Portland, OR

The purpose of the study is to learn more about menstrual changes in progestin contraception users. The investigators are hoping to find out what changes in the endometrium lead to different bleeding patterns during the first year of progestin contraception use. Participants will choose to receive the contraceptive implant (Etonogestrel implant also called Nexplanon) or the contraceptive injectable (Depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) also called Depo-Provera) for up to 12 months. They will be asked to have 4 endometrial biopsies over the course of the study, as well as blood draws, physical exams, and pregnancy tests. Participants will also use a daily text message or email diary to report bleeding patterns. This study's plan is to comprehensively phenotype bleeding patterns and profile the entire endometrium using single-cell RNA seq data (sCRNAseq).

Phase < 1
Recruiting

OHSU

Alison Edelman, MD

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Etonogestrel Implant for Emergency Birth Control

18 - 40
Female
Aurora, CO

The investigators propose a single site, single arm, open label mechanism of action pharmacodynamic pilot study of etonogestrel implant insertion prior to an luteinizing hormone (LH) surge. The investigators will evaluate ovulation rates via serum levels of reproductive hormones and transvaginal ultrasound findings following placement of an etonogestrel implant once the dominant follicle reaches a size of 15mm or greater, but prior to an LH surge, in persons with prior documented regular cycles and confirmed ovulation. The researchers' hypothesis is that ovulation will be inhibited if the etonogestrel implant is placed prior to an LH surge. Based on data from the Food and Drug Administration label for Nexplanon, etonogestrel rises to levels associated with ovulation suppression within 8 hours of placement. Given this rapid increase, it is therefore plausible to assume that ovulation can be inhibited by the implant if placed prior to an LH surge. This study is novel as there have been no published studies evaluating an etonogestrel implant for this indication. The contribution of this proposed research to the literature is significant because current recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) regarding timing of etonogestrel implant placement are stringent and not patient-centered. Any day insertion of the etonogestrel implant is supported by retrospective data and this pharmacodynamic data would further support the literature for any day insertion without the need for additional emergency contraception. If results support the investigators' hypothesis, it could increase access to contraception and decrease duplicative therapy.

Phase 4
Recruiting

University of Colorado Denver

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