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Im on nuvaring .i had a breakthrough bleeding a week before my period was due. should i expect my period not to come this time due to the short gap?

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Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

Specializes in Gynecology

No: Break through bleeding is comon on any form of hormonal contraception. Bleeding may stop all together or become very light over time.

Answered 7/18/2016

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A member asked:

Im on nuvaring .i had a breakthrough bleeding a week before my period was due. should i expect my period not to come this time due to the short gap?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

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