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I started the nuvaring on 7/13. you should use a backup method for 7 days. on day 7, the condom broke. do i need to take plan b? i also took one 7/6.

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Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

Probably: If you're going to get pregnant on birth control, its usually the first cycle. So, taking plan B would be a reasonable thing to do.

Answered 7/19/2015

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A member asked:

I started the nuvaring on 7/13. you should use a backup method for 7 days. on day 7, the condom broke. do i need to take plan b? i also took one 7/6.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Douglas Lawson answered

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