HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

How good is a condom combined with nuvaring?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not exactly sure: The NuvaRing alone is 99% effective in reducing pregnancy. So a properly used condom with build on that.

Dr Lovell and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

4.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

If I take my nuvaring out for intercourse almost every day for a week will I be at risk of pregnancy if no condom is used?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I'm on the nuvaring and also ciprofloxacin. My boyfriend and I had sex last night and did not use a condom. Should I take the plan b pill?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I started the nuvaring 6 days ago. Then I had sex with a condom but my boyfriend pulled out and came directly on my vulva. Do I need to take the MAP?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Tried NuvaRing 1 mnth. Stop aftr period due 2 side affcts. Used condom everytime, but had little spottng 2 wk b4 nxt period. No spot fr 2 dys. wht up?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am on nuvaring, sometimes I use condoms too sometimes not... I was around 5 days late had tons sugar craves. Light "period" 2 days, 1 neg test. Help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I started the nuvaring today. How long do I need to wait before I can stop usimg condoms. Also can I take iy out dutring sex?
Am I fully protected if I started Nuvaring and had it in for 3 weeks/1week break new one in now, Do I still have to use condoms for another cycle?
Condom broke, but i've been on nuvaring for the past 8 months. Should i consider taking a Plan B pill, or is the nuvaring enough protection?
I started the NuvaRing on 7/13. You should use a backup method for 7 days. On day 7, the condom broke. Do I need to take Plan B? I also took one 7/6.
If I am on nuvaring and I use a male condom at the same time what would be the risk of pregnancy?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.