Effect of vaginal contraceptive rings on vaginal mucosa

Research status

Completed

Overview of Study

Vaginal inspections using colposcopy before insertion of contraceptive vaginal rings and at 2-month intervals during ring use were conducted on 169 users of four different formulations.

Objectives of study

A total of 107 sexually active women, aged 18-35 years, were recruited through family planning clinics in four centres in different countries. Each woman underwent two or three gentle but thorough and systematic vaginal inspections using a consistent technique with colposcopic magnification over a 4-6 month period to look for changes in vaginal and cervical appearance.

Published articles

Vaginal epithelial surface appearances in women using vaginal rings for contraception