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Nuvaring is a small silastic flexible hormonally embedded device that allows resorption of its hormone intravaginally over 3 weeks to prevent conception.

Dr. Wayne Ingram reviewed this

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Weight changes
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A 34-year old asked:

Can i overdose on nuvaring?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can you trust the nuvaring?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

When is nuvaring effective ?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

How does a nuvaring protect you?

2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

How long do the effects of nuvaring last?

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A 23-year old female asked:

Do I have to take a week break on NuvaRing?

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A 28-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: nuvaring?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year old female asked:

I need some help about the nuvaring? Can u help me?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

I left my nuvaring in my car. Is it still ok to use?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

Can you please define nuvaring and how does it work?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Is it true that nuvaring or patch is safer than pill?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

Does nuvaring have to stay refrigerated prior to usage?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 27-year old female asked about a 28-year old female:

Nuvaring left out for 4 non consecutive hrs, what to do?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 37-year old asked:

What happens if you leave the nuvaring for an extra week?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 44-year old asked:

What does it feel like when you first start the nuvaring?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

Do full body cleanses affect the effectiveness of Nuvaring?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 20-year old male asked:

How soon are you protected from nuvaring with being a "first timer"?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old male asked:

What are the most complications with the nuvaring besides puttin it "in"?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old female asked:

Does the effectiveness of the nuvaring decreases if I use it for 4 weeks?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 26-year old female asked:

I took out nuvaring a week early and never put one back in am I protected?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Is it possible that your boyfriend could have pushed your nuvaring further in?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

Will nuvaring work if it's being out for more than 3 hours? Can I put it back in?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 21-year old asked:

Is it bad to replace nuvaring every three weeks without leaving it out for a week?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 19-year old male asked:

How long does the nuvaring have to be refrigerated before its considered to "work"?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

Nuvaring is really irritating. Is it ok to take it out 2 days before the 3 weeks is over?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

I put my nuvaring in 3 days early. Am I protected? I've been using consistently for 3 months

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

What should you do if you miscalculated and removed your nuvaring in 2 weeks instead of 3 weeks?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

Is it ok to leave Nuvaring in for 4 weeks and then take a 7 day break? Would it affect its effectiveness?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

While being on the nuvaring for the past several months now, my boyfriend let in in me. Should i be concern?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

On NuvaRing. Is it ok if I leave it in for 24 days and have a 4 day break? Instead of 21 days in 7 days out.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

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