Stroke and Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Ring (NuvaRing): Clinical, Radiological, and Prognostic Features
A recent study found that NuvaRing (a vaginal contraceptive ring containing 15 µg ethinyl estradiol and 120 µg etonogestrel) has 2.5 times increased relative risk of thrombotic stroke compared to nonuse.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Prad Selvan, Pirouz Piran, Clotilde Balucani, Brian Tark, Zachary Adler, Steven R. Levine Source Type: research