Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements 

• Background
  •  Mode of action, how they are used, efficacy, advantages and disadvantages, adverse effects. 
• Management
  • Advice to provide, starting contraceptive vaginal rings (CVRs), switching, managing CVRs, follow-up.
• Optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn:

• How CVRs work and how they are used.
• About the advantages and disadvantages.
• About possible adverse effects.
• What information and advice to provide women using CVRs.
• How to start CVRs.
• How to switch forms of contraception.
• How to manage when a ring is expelled, removed, or broken.
• What follow up is required.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered