Verbal Ring, Practical Contraception That Can Be Used For Up To A Year

Illustration of the vaginal ring. (Shutterstock)

JAKARTA - Contraceptives when having sex with many types, including those used in women such as vaginal rings or vaginal rings. The vaginal ring is a contraceptive tool in the form of a soft plastic ring.

The ring vagina is inserted into the vagina, releasing hormones to prevent pregnancy and can also help regulate menstruation. This ring works in a way similar to birth control pills, namely by stopping the release of eggs and thickening servical mucus, so sperm cannot meet egg cells.

This (vaginal ring) works by stopping ovulation, making servical mucus thicken so that it can block sperm, and thinning the uterine lining to prevent implantation, said obstetrician Dr. Ritambhara Bhalla, quoted from Healthshots, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

The vaginal ring is usually worn for three weeks, followed by a one-week break during menstruation. After menstruation stops, the vaginal ring can be reused.

There are several types of vaginal rings that can be used, one of which is the etonogestrel ring. This is the vaginal ring most often used by many women, which is flexible, transparent, and about 2 inches in diameter, which is usually used for three weeks.

"Usually used in the vagina for three weeks, followed by a one-week break where menstruation occurs," he added.

Another type is the asset segesteron ring, which can be used for up to a year. The ring of this type is made of silicon and has a diameter slightly larger than the etonogestrel ring.

The acetate segesteron ring is put in for three weeks, and is removed for a week during menstruation. After menstruation is complete, the same ring can be reused and can be reused for 13 cycles or a year.

To properly insert the vaginal ring into the vagina, there are several steps that must be taken as follows:

- Before inserting the ring, make sure your hands are clean to prevent infection.- Find a comfortable position, such as standing with one leg above, lying down, or squatting.- Extort the ring between your thumb and index finger to press it.- Then put the ring gently into the vagina, push it up until it feels comfortable and positioned properly.

In inserting a vaginal ring, it is important to do on the same day a week with the previous ring to maintain the effectiveness of the contraceptive tool.

If you delay re-incorporating the ring exceeding a seven-day break, its effectiveness will decrease, and you may need to use reserve contraception like a condom during the first seven days after re-installation, "concluded Doctor Bhalla.