Vaginal ring

sex; vaginal; ring; intercourse; contraception; sti; sexually; transmitted; vagina; contraceptive; infection; pregnancy;

The contraceptive vaginal ring is a soft plastic ring that is placed into the vagina once a month. It is left in place for 3 weeks then taken out for a week. A new ring is then inserted. Once the ring is in place it slowly releases hormones which prevent pregnancy. The hormones are the same as in the Pill but at a lower dose.

The vaginal ring protects against unwanted pregnancy, but does not protect a woman from sexually transmitted infections (STI).

For information about the vaginal ring see SHine SA 'Contraceptive Vaginal Ring' .  SHine SA is 'Sexual Health, information, networking and education SA' (South Australia).

You will need to get a prescription from your doctor for the vaginal ring. Talk to your doctor or a sexual health clinic to learn more. In South Australia you could visit SHine SA.  http://www.shinesa.org.au/

Resources

South Australia

• SHine SA
  Sexual Healthline: 9 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday
  Tel: 1300 883 793
  Country callers: 1800 188 171
  TTY: 8431 5177
  e-mail: sexualhealthhotline@health.sa.gov.au  
• The Second Story Youth Health Service (TSS)
  - Central: 57 Hyde St, Adelaide
  - South: 50a Beach Rd, Christies Beach
  - North: 6 Gillingham Rd, Elizabeth
  - West: 51 Bower St, Woodville
  
• Youth Healthline on 1300 13 17 19,
  
• Your family doctor.
• Your local Community Health Centre

Australia

• Sexual health information developed by Australian researchers:
  http://www.yoursexhealth.org/

The information on this site should not be used as an alternative to professional care. If you have a particular problem, see a doctor, or ring the Youth Healthline on 1300 13 17 19 (local call cost from anywhere in South Australia).