NuvaRing for birth control

Health Educator, Minerva Cano, shares advice for women on how the NuvaRing works for birth control and how to properly use it
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NuvaRing for birth control

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The Nuva Ring is another form of birth control that has to be prescribed by your doctor. All of the hormone treatments that we talk about, do not protect against STDs; they only protect against pregnancy. The Nuva Ring has many hormones on it, itself. The way that it's used is it squeezed down, inserted into the vaginal opening, like so. You want it to lay against the cervix. The warmth of the body, the hormones are absorbed into the body. It stays into the body for three weeks. On the end of the third week, the female goes in and takes it out. That is the week that the female has her period. It's a very simple method for individuals who forget about taking the pill on a regular basis. However, if you are the type of individual who doesn't like to touch yourself, perhaps this is not a good choice for you. It is important for you to talk to your healthcare provider. It's important for you to know yourself, when choosing this type of birth control method.

Health Educator, Minerva Cano, shares advice for women on how the NuvaRing works for birth control and how to properly use it

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Minerva Cano

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Minerva Cano has served as a Health Educator in the Parent and Adult Program at Planned Parenthood, Los Angeles since 2010. Prior to joining Planned Parenthood, Minerva directed an elementary school family resource center for 10 years. There she helped families obtain the necessary resources for their chlidren to excel in school. 

As a mother of two, Minerva understands the importance of parent-child communication, particularly in the area of sexuality, puberty and relationships. As a memeber of Planned Parenthood's Parent and Adult Health Education team, Minerva and her colleagues work every day to help parents gain the knowledge and confidence they need to engage their children in these important converstations. Through presentations in homes, schools, churches, temples and community oraginizations parents are taught how to answer their children's questions openly and honestly. 
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Transcription: 
The Nuva Ring is another form of birth control that has to be prescribed by your doctor. All of the hormone treatments that we talk about, do not protect against STDs; they only protect against pregnancy. The Nuva Ring has many hormones on it, itself. The way that it's used is it squeezed down, inserted into the vaginal opening, like so. You want it to lay against the cervix. The warmth of the body, the hormones are absorbed into the body. It stays into the body for three weeks. On the end of the third week, the female goes in and takes it out. That is the week that the female has her period. It's a very simple method for individuals who forget about taking the pill on a regular basis. However, if you are the type of individual who doesn't like to touch yourself, perhaps this is not a good choice for you. It is important for you to talk to your healthcare provider. It's important for you to know yourself, when choosing this type of birth control method.