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A member asked:

Is it possible to stop my period if i use the nuva ring a week before my due date?

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Dr. Robert Phillips answered

Yes: It doesn't always work though.

Dr Enriquez and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/2/2012

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My wife didn't have a period for 2 months and now she's had one for 3 weeks. She was on nuva ring, and had 2 normal cycles just prior to this.?

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