A member asked:

Put in nuvaring 3-4 hours late after ring-free week. took it out on thursday around 10/11pm, put it in a week later on friday at 2:10am am i protected?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: You should be protected after the first week. Use some protection like condom the first week to be safer. In the future, I prefer to use the Nuva Ring constantly so there is no gap. You will need to change your ring every 3 weeks. Or you can choose to insert it a day earlier.

Answered 5/27/2017

3.9k views

Thank
Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Should be fine: instead of 7 days out after 3 weeks in, there are very well studied alternative off label options for use. You can put in a new ring every four weeks without the one week off and withdrawal bleed. Or use 27 day in and 3 days out. the ring has enough hormone for 35 days. Breakthrough bleeding eventually stops and is safe. Remember you do not ovulate or have a "period" on the Pill or ring.

Answered 9/12/2018

3.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more