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A member asked:

Can i take the nuvaring out to have sex? will that make it less effective if its taken out multiple times?

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Dr. Jumnah Thanapathy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Just make sure you replace it right after.

Answered 3/9/2013

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