Health Conditions

Benefits

Convenient to use (monthly self-administration)

No fitting required

May be rinsed with warm water and re-inserted (within 3 hours), if it accidentally slips out of the vagina

Risks

No protection against sexually transmitted infections

Increased risk of stroke

Small increased risk of:

• Blood clots ? including deep venous thromboembolisms (DVTs), which are blood clots in the legs
• Breast cancer
• Gallbladder disease
• Liver cancer

Possibly increased risk of:

• Heart attacks, especially in smokers
• High blood pressure

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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.