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The Effects of Oral vs. Intravaginal Hormonal Contraception on Vaginal Health
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel) and NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel) for Contraceptive Usage and Vaginal Epithelial Disruption. Completed, enrolled 14 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to help determine if the route by which women receive hormonal contraception causes different changes to occur in the lining of the vagina. The investigators plan to compare an oral route (taking birth control pills) with a vaginal route (using a vaginal ring).
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
1 tablet every day; each tablet contains 0.15mg desogestrel and 0.03mg ethinyl estradiol
Place the ring in the vagina for 3 weeks, remove for one week. Repeat with new Ring