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On second month of nuvaring , was i suppose to wait 7 days for new ring to get in system or is that only for first use? i had unprotected sex.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

3 weeks in 1 out: You place the NuvaRing in the vagina for 3 weeks. Then you remove it for one week. Then you place the next ring and repeat the process.

Answered 1/19/2015

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A member asked:

On second month of nuvaring , was i suppose to wait 7 days for new ring to get in system or is that only for first use? i had unprotected sex.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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