A 18-year-old member asked:
I started my period on 3/6 and on 3/7 i inserted my nuvaring in and had lighter period and my periods usually last 6-7 days and im still bleeding brown spotting and my period supposed to be ended already and i want to have sex with my bf tomorrow ?
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Dr. Ralph Bolinganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 41 years experience
It may or may : not stop completely in day or two. Some people are OK with sex, and light bleeding, others may not feel comfortable with any flow at all.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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YES: This is a hormonaleffect in most cases. Ring placement must be checked. Wait for your next cycle and if spotting continues, consult your GYN.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
I have been on nuvaring for about 2 years now but my past cycle i took it out a few days late. Instead of my period i got brown/red spotting for 3days?
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That happens: continue using it according to your schedule.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
I recently started nuvaring while spotting . My period started a week later and hasn't stopped for 11 days (usually 4 days) is there something wrong?
Dr. Miguel Canoanswered
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