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I stopped nuvaring after 2 years. i'm on month 1 and period is 5 days early. is this common? will next months ovulation be normal or should i worry?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

It's been one month: This is your first period not on birth control. You are now back to your normal menstrual pattern not the pattern controlled by using Nuvaring. You will have to track your cycles over the next few months to determine what is normal for you.

Answered 4/26/2015

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A member asked:

I stopped nuvaring after 2 years. i'm on month 1 and period is 5 days early. is this common? will next months ovulation be normal or should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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