A member asked:

Have had regular periods on nuvaring for 5 years. was one day late putting ring in and did not have any period. should i put the next ring in?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sure: Check a pregnancy test - if negative then continue the ring as before. The periods tend to get lighter when using the ring (or the pill) - so to occasionally skip a period is not uncommon.

Dr Cress agreed

Answered 2/24/2015

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A member asked:

Have had regular periods on nuvaring for 5 years. was one day late putting ring in and did not have any period. should i put the next ring in?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Dr Cress agreed

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