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Will nuvaring work if it's being out for more than 3 hours? can i put it back in?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Yes, it will work: Nuvaring normally can be taken out up to 2 hours for intercourse and put back in safely and still prevent pregnancy. If it is put back in 3 hours however, Plan B would be a safe "back up" method to prevent any sperm stragglers from making it to Nirvana(the spurious egg).

Answered 9/30/2014

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A member asked:

Will nuvaring work if it's being out for more than 3 hours? can i put it back in?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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