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A member asked:

When i remove my nuvaring early and i bleed. is it an actual period right after or just bleeding from removal?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Same thing: If you remove the Nuvaring then you will trigger your period. Removing it stops the hormonal exposure which leads to bleeding. It is important that you follow the proper use of Nuvaring to prevent pregnancy

Answered 5/29/2015

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