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If a female consumes alcohol, will it compromise the effectiveness of the nuvaring for preventing pregnancy after sex? if so, by how much?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Nuvaring is not affected by alcohol consumption.

Answered 12/25/2017

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