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Do you recommend someone take plan b if they have been using the nuvaring for 2 yrs and had unprotected sex on the 13th day of cycle?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No : You are using nuva ring for birth control. There's no reason to take emergency contraception too.

Answered 7/21/2013

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A member asked:

Do you recommend someone take plan b if they have been using the nuvaring for 2 yrs and had unprotected sex on the 13th day of cycle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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