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I started a nuvaring and i haven't stopped bleeding since i atarted it which is 2 weeks ago. can i take it out and switch pack to my bc pills?
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Switch BUT: keep the nuvaring in place until you have taken a cycle of your BC pills (OR use an alternate method of Birth control until the pills take effect!) Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 10/31/2015
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