You insert it into your vagina and your body absorbs the hormones through your vaginal wall. There are two types of rings: the yearly ring (Annovera) or the monthly ring (NuvaRing). While birth ...

An important distinction to be aware of is that if you use NuvaRing, you must discard the ring and insert a new one after seven days. If you use Annovera, you'll use the same ring for an entire year.