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A member asked:

Is it normal to have very light bleeding as a perod while using the nuvaring ?

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Common: Enjoy this nice side effect. Low dose pills commonly cause women to stop or significantly slow their periods.

Answered 8/4/2013

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Yes: Patients who use NuvaRing usually experience light menstrual bleeding, which is a known effect from the combination of estrogen and progesterone released from the nuvaring.

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I've had NuvaRing for 8 yrs. This past cycle I had my period. I put the ring in and kept bleeding for another week. I've been having brown/pink discharge while the ring is in. Is this normal? I've never had these symptoms

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My uterus normal about 6 cent. I have a fibroid 5 cent.On the nuvaring for bleeding. Is this why it looks like i'm pregnant.Because of that fibroid?

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I use nuvaring which is causing hair loss, acne, and cravings. My thyroid levels are normal. I have pcos, insulin resistance, and abnormal uterin bleeding. Whatshould I do?

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Am using nuvaring and when i take it out and get my periods there always black/brown color is that normal?

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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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