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I got nexplanon a week ago, but left my nuvaring on too. will i still be protected or do the different hormones make each other less effective?

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Dr. Cynthia McNally answered

You are protected: Nexplanon + Nuva Ring means you are getting a little extra progesterone, but this will not make either contraceptive less effective. However, I would stop the NuvaRing at some point, as you may have some irregular bleeding and it is not necessary. The Nexplanon alone is quite effective.

Answered 7/8/2015

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A member asked:

I got nexplanon a week ago, but left my nuvaring on too. will i still be protected or do the different hormones make each other less effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cynthia McNally answered

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