Experience of using the innovative contraceptive NuvaRing in
Ukraine
I.V. Vovk, L. Novik, G. Chubei
Institute of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Kiev, Ukraine
Objectives Giving birth to a desired, healthy child
at the optimum time is especially important in countries where demographic
crisis is observed, Ukraine included. Birth control with most effective and safe
method of contraception is vital both for a patient and for a family planning
expert. The aim of research. was to study the acceptability of the vaginal
contraceptive ring NuvaRing and its effect on women’s quality of life.
Methods Two hundred and seventy women participated in all-Ukrainian clinical observation “NuvaRing
innovative contraceptive” which was held in 15 centers of 8 Ukrainian
regions.
Results Following three months of the use of the contraceptive 97% of
patients stated with confidence that they were satisfied with the ring. The
easiness of the ring insertion and removal, which was mentioned by 97.5% of
women, the fact that it was not felt during sexual intercourse (only 1% of women
and 1.3% of men felt it often and always) make this method of contraception more
acceptable. Less painful menstruation observed in 35.6% of the studied women,
relief of premenstrual syndrome in 36.9%, less voluminous bleeding in 40.4% of
women, improved sexual life in 40.9% contributed to the improvement of general
quality of life in half of patients. Following three months of NuvaRing use 83%
of women mention its positive effect on sexual relations, which is proved by
more regular sexual life. After three-month study 93.1% of women identified
NuvaRing as a preferable method of contraception.
Conclusions Possibility of
independent use of NuvaRing, easiness in its use, additional positive effects
and high effectiveness raise its acceptability for women.