Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel (vaginal ring)

["Before taking this medicine", "You should not use the vaginal ring if you have:", "\\\\nuntreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nheart disease (coronary artery disease, a heart valve disorder, history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot) \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nan increased risk of having blood clots due to a heart problem or a hereditary blood disorder \\\\n\\\\n\\\\ncirculation problems (especially if caused by diabetes) \\\\n\\\\n\\\\na history of hormone-related cancer, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nunusual vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nsevere migraine headaches (with aura, numbness, weakness, or vision changes), especially if you are older than 35 \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nliver disease or liver cancer \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nif you smoke and are over 35 years old or\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nif you take any hepatitis C medication containing ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir (Technivie).\\\\n", "Smoking can greatly increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack You should not use the vaginal ring if you smoke and are older than 35 years of age.", "Do not use a vaginal ring if you are pregnant, or if you had a baby within the past 4 weeks Remove the vaginal ring and call your doctor if you become pregnant, or if you miss two menstrual periods in a row.", "Tell your doctor if you have ever had:", "\\\\nheart disease, high blood pressure, or if you are prone to having blood clots \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nhigh cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood) \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nliver or kidney disease \\\\n\\\\n\\\\ndepression \\\\n\\\\n\\\\ndiabetes, underactive thyroid, gallbladder disease \\\\n\\\\n\\\\na seizure or migraine headaches \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nirregular menstrual cycles, toxic shock syndrome, or easy vaginal irritation \\\\n\\\\n\\\\njaundice caused by pregnancy or birth control pills \\\\n\\\\n\\\\na family history of breast cancer \\\\n\\\\n\\\\nfibrocystic breast disease, or an abnormal mammogram or\\\\n\\\\n\\\\nif you have recently had a miscarriage or abortion.\\\\n", "Using this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack This risk is highest during your first year of using the vaginal ring, or when you insert a new ring after not wearing one for 4 weeks or longer.", "You should not breast-feed while using a ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel vaginal ring.", "", "How should I use ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel?", "Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets Use the medicine exactly as directed.", "Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.", "The vaginal ring will not prevent pregnancy if you wear it only during intercourse You must wear the ring around-the-clock for 3 full weeks (21 days) Do not wear more than one ring at a time.", "For 7 days after inserting your first vaginal ring, you may need to use back-up birth control (condoms or spermicide, but not a diaphragm or female condom).", "After 21 days, remove the ring and wait 7 full days before inserting a new ring Avoid leaving the ring in place for longer than 3 weeks Call your doctor if you get off schedule, or if you have trouble removing a vaginal ring.", "\\\\n\\\\n", "You may have breakthrough bleeding Tell your doctor if this bleeding continues or is very heavy.", "If you need major surgery or will be on long-term bed rest, you may need to stop using this medicine for a short time Any doctor or surgeon who treats you should know that you are using the vaginal ring.", "Store unused vaginal rings at room temperature for up to 4 months Protect from heat and light Dispose of a used vaginal ring in the foil pouch it came in and throw it away where children and pets cannot get to it Do not flush the ring down a toilet.", "", ""]