Making contraceptive vaginal-ring insertion easy

Some patients have difficulty inserting a contraceptive vaginal ring. Have these women take the cotton out of a tampon, fold the vaginal ring into the applicator (leaving an inch or so exposed) and insert. This takes the fear out of properly placing vaginal contraceptives. — Belinda Isley, CRNP, Birmingham, Ala. (156-12)

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