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I use the nuvaring. my box says the rings are good for a year, but my pharmacist wrote a sooner expiration date, which just passed a couple weeks ago. i immediately changed rings to a new one today, am i still protected? or do i have to wait 7 days?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

The box date: is correct, if they are kept at room temp or in refrigerator, too hot, cars and such can cause problems with effectiveness

Answered 1/15/2020

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A member asked:

I use the nuvaring. my box says the rings are good for a year, but my pharmacist wrote a sooner expiration date, which just passed a couple weeks ago. i immediately changed rings to a new one today, am i still protected? or do i have to wait 7 days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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