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I live on the 3rd floor of an apartment with little ac. it gets about 88-90 degrees f at most in my apartment. is my birth control still effective?
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Birth control: It depends what kind of birth control you are taking. If you are taking a pill, it should be fine regardless of the temperature. However, if you are using the NuvaRing, then you definitely need to be storing your NuvaRing in the refrigerator before placing it as it should not get that hot and it may decrease the effectiveness of it. Once it is in your body, though, you don't need to worry.
Answered 7/4/2018
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