How quickly does the vaginal ring work?

You can insert your first vaginal ring at any time during your menstrual cycle, as long as you are not already pregnant.

 

If you insert your first ring during the first day of your period, you will be protected against pregnancy straight away. If you insert the ring at any other time, it will take 7 days it to start working and you should use condoms for those 7 days to avoid getting pregnant.