Quality of life in women using the vaginal contraceptive ring Ornibel®: Data of an observational study.

Objective The observational study aimed to assess quality of life parameters in women using the vaginal contraceptive ring Ornibel® with a new polymer structure that delivers 0.120 mg etonogestrel and 0.015 mg ethinylestradiol per day.

Methods In the non-interventional, retrospective, multi-center study, female adults (n=100, aged between 18 and 45 years old) were analyzed. Women used the contraceptive vaginal ring Ornibel® for at least 6 months. Quality of life parameters were assessed via a patient questionnaire.

Results Most women (mean age of 28.64 ± 7.49 years; mean BMI of 23.18 ± 3.37 kg/m²) strongly agreed or agreed that Ornibel® is easy to insert (91%). They rated the use of the ring as very comfortable or comfortable (97%). The daily activities were never affected by the ring in 85% of women. Fifty percent of the partners did not notice the ring during sexual intercourse, 38% occasionally and only 6% of the partners notice the ring frequently or always. Eight women experienced a ring loss during the 6 months of the study, a number that could be expected according to the summary of product characteristics. Most women learn from their physician about the ring (81%), will continue the use of the ring (91%) and will recommend the ring (95%).

Conclusions Women feel comfortable with the contraceptive vaginal ring Ornibel®. The current observational data confirms the findings of the pharmacokinetic study that Ornibel® is a contraceptive vaginal ring that is well tolerated.

Publication History

Article published online:
07 October 2020