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Does st. john's wort interact with nuvaring in the same way as oral contraceptives?
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Yes: St. John's wort can reduce the blood levels and effects of ethinyl estradiol, one of the components of Nuvaring as well as birth control pills. Nuva ring has basically the same ingredients as oral contraceptives. The biggest difference is the novel way of getting these ingredients into your bloodstream. Best wishes!
Answered 10/7/2017
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