With this method, women can take control over their health without having to negotiate with their partner.
After experimenting in sub-Saharan Africa in order to demonstrate its effectiveness, the ring is now under a study where the results will be known from July prior to getting regulatory approval to allow its entrance in the market. The ring is expected to reach the market by the end of 2018. The price is expected to be below $5 per unit.
However, IPM reminds that the ring should not be a substitute but a reinforcement to other methods, such as condoms.