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Does nuvaring have to be sitting exactly on the cervix to be effective?

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Dr. Andrew Malinchak answered

Nuvaring.: No it does not. Its contraceptive effectiveness is due to hormones not the position of the ring.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Does nuvaring have to be sitting exactly on the cervix to be effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Malinchak answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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