Does the NuvaRing® suit all women? Most women can safely use NuvaRing®.Your doctor will review the suitability of the method with you prior to providing a prescription and will ask you about: History of clotting disorders or thrombosis for you or in the family History of stroke or heart attacks Cardiovascular risk factors including smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels or being overweight Certain types of migraine headaches Liver or gall bladder disease Diabetes Breast cancer Unexplained vaginal bleeding (this should be investigated before using the ring) Medications that you are taking