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How does a nuvaring protect you?
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It is hormones: The ring releases hormones that get absorbed through the vagina into your circulation. It works similar to birth control pills to prevent ovulation so you will should not get pregnant if used correctly.
Answered 12/21/2013
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Nuvaring: It releases a continuous dose of estrogen and progestin to prevent the ovaries from developing mature eggs.
Answered 9/18/2013
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I started the nuvaring in the middle of my cycle, it's day 21 if taken out now will I be protected for 7 days?
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I was suppose to put my nuvaring in on monafter my 7days with it out, i forgot&put it in tues.Had sex mon. Used it over a yr. Was i still protected?
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