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A member asked:

What to do if i have been on nuva-ring for three months. is it immediately effective now upon insertion?

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Yes: The company states that NuvaRing is immediately effective. There is always a failure rate with any birth control method, however.

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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