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A member asked:

I am on nuvaring. is it normal for me to have lower abdominal pain & light spotting ? (the pain is dull)

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Yes: Abdominal pain and cramping are common side effets. If these are persistent i would go to your doctor. Pelvic inflammatory disease also has the same symptoms which you definitely would not want to go unchecked.

Answered 1/31/2015

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