Why should NuvaRing not be prescribed?
Do not use NuvaRing if you have any of the following conditions: • A clotting disorder (past or present) • A tendency for strokes or mini-strokes (past or present) • Heart disease (past or present) • A heart valve disorder • Severe high blood pressure • Diabetes with impaired circulation • Certain types of headaches • Breast cancer (past or present) • Endometrial cancer or any other estrogen-dependent cancer • Unexplained vaginal bleeding • Liver disease or liver tumors • Jaundice during pregnancy or from prior hormonal contraceptive use • Pregnancy • Smoking 15 or more cigarettes per day past age 35 • Planned surgery that will keep you immobilized • Allergy to any component of NuvaRing Special warnings about NuvaRing Return to top Hormonal contraceptives pose a slightly increased risk of blood clots and related disorders such as phlebitis, heart disease, heart attack, vision loss, and stroke. Smoking and advancing age increase this risk. The estrogen in hormonal contraceptives also ap
