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A member asked:

Can i take the after pill since i had my nuva ring in for 4 weeks and had unprotected intercorse happend sun oct5 2014?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not needed: The Nuvaring has four weeks of medication and is often prescribed off label to be used for 4 weeks straight. Emergency contraception is not needed in this case.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/8/2014

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