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A member asked:

Put my new nuva ring in 5 hours late after having it out 7 days for my period and had unprotected sex 4 days later. should i worry?

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Dr. Phillip Goebel answered

No: Putting it in 5 hours late should be okay.

Answered 9/2/2014

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