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Nuvaring left out for 4 non consecutive hrs, what to do?

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Put it back in.: Use a back up method of contraception this cycle ( foam and condoms would be a good choice). If you do not have a period when ring removed at usual time get a pregnancy test. The good news is 4 hours will not decrease effectiveness very much.

Answered 6/6/2013

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In the begging of june my wife insert her nuvaring in for 3 weeks and took it out for 1 week then we had sex a day before she insert the ring for the month of july in july she insert the same ring she took out for june now this time she left it in for 4 w

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I left my nuvaring in the car from 5:45-7:45 Pm. it was 88 going down to 85 outside. It was in the sealed pouch, the box, and a paper bag, and had just come out of the pharmacy refrigerator. It was inside the center console. Is it still ok to use?

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I left my nuvaring in a week longer than usual, left it in 4 instead of 3.Have had unprotected sex since removal can I get pregnant?

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I had the nuvaring in for four weeks instead of my usual three weeks. My periods last about 3 days and brown discharge only. Is this normal?

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I am on second month of nuvaring, on day four of the new ring i had unprotected sex with ejaculation.Should i take plan b? When do I ovulate?

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