A woman who has been taking a COCP tells the primary care NP that,because of frequent changes in her work schedule,she has difficulty remembering to take her pills.The woman and the NP decide to change to a vaginal ring.The NP will instruct her to insert the ring:

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Patients should be switched from a COCP to a vaginal ring by insertion within 7 days after the last active pill.No backup method is needed.Patients do not need to continue one more cycle of COCPs.Women taking progestin-only pills insert the ring on the last day of the pill pack.

A Woman Who Has Been Taking a COCP Tells the Primary