Among College Women, Vaginal Rings Were Used More Consistently Than Oral Contraceptives

. . . but most study participants discontinued use of either contraceptive after study completion.

Adherence to effective forms of contraception is not optimal among college students. To address this issue, researchers conducted a manufacturer-funded randomized trial that involved 273 students at two Chicago university sites to determine whether satisfaction with and adherence to a nondaily contraceptive vaginal ring (NuvaRing) would be greater than to a daily oral contraceptive (OC; Ortho TriCyclen Lo). Participants used Internet-based diaries and surveys to record information about adherence and satisfaction.

During 3 months, perfect use was more likely to be reported by participants in the ring group than in the OC group (57% vs. 45%; P<0.05). Although more than two thirds of the women in each group indicated satisfaction with their as…

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Robert W. Rebar, MD

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Consultant/Advisory BoardMyovant Sciences, Inc.

Editorial BoardsEndoText; Clinical OB/GYN Alert

Leadership Positions in Professional SocietiesAmerican Society for Reproductive Medicine (Member, Ethics Committee)

Robert W. Rebar, MD

Disclosures

Consultant/Advisory BoardMyovant Sciences, Inc.

Editorial BoardsEndoText; Clinical OB/GYN Alert

Leadership Positions in Professional SocietiesAmerican Society for Reproductive Medicine (Member, Ethics Committee)

Among College Women, Vaginal Rings Were Used More Consistently Than Oral Contraceptives

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