An Advantage of Using the NuvaRing Vaginal Ring for Contraception

question 7

Multiple Choice

An advantage of using the NuvaRing vaginal ring for contraception is:

• A) It does not require fitting and is easy to insert.
• B) It is inserted once a week, eliminating the need to remember to take a daily pill.
• C) Patients get a level of estrogen and progestin equal to combined oral contraceptives.
• D) It also provides protection against vaginal infections.

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Definitions:

rTMS

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment most commonly used for patients with severe major depression or bipolar disorder that has not responded to other treatments.

Seizures

Unexpected, erratic electrical disruptions within the brain resulting in variations in behavior, motion, sensations, and conscious state.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

A noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, used for treating depression and other disorders.