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vaginal system
vag·i·nal sys·tem
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A contraceptive device in the shape of a ring composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s), intended for administration in or around the vagina, to prevent conception.NICHD Pediatric TerminologyU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(vaginal ring dosage form) A ring composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s), intended for administration in or around the vagina.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The vaginal ring is a hormonal birth control (contraceptive) device for women. It's a flexible, latex-free plastic ring that's inserted into the vagina. It contains the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which are released over a three-week period. You wear the vaginal ring for three weeks, and then remove it - allowing menstruation to...Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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