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Ive used nuva ring for 9 mon., i keep it in for 3 weeks & out for 1 week. im going on a trip & wanted to skip my period ). i inserted a new ring on week 4 instead of keeping it out. 2 days later i start bleeding. am i still protected?

Q: ive used nuva ring for 9 mon., i keep it in for 3 weeks & out for 1 week. im going on a trip & wanted to skip my period ). i inserted a new ring on week 4 instead of keeping it out. 2 days later i start bleeding. am i still protected?

: Yes, you should be protected. Take care.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, you should be protected. Take care.

Answered 5/26/2023

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A member asked:

Ive used nuva ring for 9 mon., i keep it in for 3 weeks & out for 1 week. im going on a trip & wanted to skip my period ). i inserted a new ring on week 4 instead of keeping it out. 2 days later i start bleeding. am i still protected?

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