Are you protected on the 4th week of NuvaRing?

The next 7 days (week 4) will be “ring-free”. You can expect your period sometime during this week. At the end of that 7 day ring-free week, insert a new ring. Remember, you are protected from pregnancy during the ring-free week as long as you have been using your ring correctly and you insert your next ring on time.

Can I leave NuvaRing in for 4 weeks instead of 3?

The manufacturer states NuvaRing is still an effective hormonal contraception if inserted for 4 weeks (instead of the usual three weeks), but the manufacturer recommends removing it for a ring-free week before inserting a new ring for maximum contraceptive effectiveness.

How often is the NuvaRing removed and reinserted?

NuvaRing requires no daily dosing so you can get effective monthly protection from pregnancy. In a given 4-week cycle, NuvaRing must be inserted into your vagina, removed after 3 weeks (21 days), and a new ring inserted 1 week (7 days) later.

Is NuvaRing effective for 4 weeks?

If you leave NuvaRing in your vagina for up to 4 weeks (28 days) you will still be getting pregnancy protection. Remove your old NuvaRing for 1 week (7 days) and insert a new NuvaRing 1 week (7 days) later.

Are you still protected on the 7 day break NuvaRing?

You’re protected against pregnancy during the ring-free break. After the 7-day break you then put a new ring in for another 21 days. You can also choose to have a shorter ring-free break or not to have a break at all. This is as safe and effective as the standard use.

Can you leave NuvaRing in for 5 weeks?

One NuvaRing has enough hormones in it to last for up to 5 weeks. You have a few different options for ring schedules, and you can choose to get a period or choose to skip it. All of these schedules work just as well to prevent pregnancy.

Do you ovulate on NuvaRing?

You wear the ring inside your vagina, and you absorb the hormones into your body though your vaginal lining. The hormones in the ring stop ovulation. No ovulation means there’s no egg hanging around for sperm to fertilize, so pregnancy can’t happen. The ring’s hormones also thicken the mucus on your cervix.

Can I put my NuvaRing in early to stop my period?

It’s safe to use the birth control ring to control when and how often you have your period. If you want to skip your period, you can put in a new ring every three weeks, rather than taking it out and going ring-less for a week.

Can I put my NuvaRing in a week late?

No worries: just keep it in for the rest of the week. At the end of the 4th week, take the old ring out and put a new one in. You’ll still be protected from pregnancy right away.

Can you leave the NuvaRing in for 5 weeks?

How many days does it take for NuvaRing to work?

You can start using NuvaRing at any time during your cycle. If you start using it during the first 5 days of your period, it will work right away and you won’t need backup birth control. But if you start on any other day of your cycle, it takes 7 days to be protected from pregnancy.

What if I put my NuvaRing in a day late?

If you wait longer than 2 hours or forget to put the ring back in your vagina, there’s a chance that the ring will not prevent pregnancy. If this happens, place the ring back in your vagina and use a “back up” method of contraception, such as condoms for 7 days.

When do you take the NuvaRing pregnancy ring out?

NuvaRing is a small, flexible vaginal ring used to prevent pregnancy. You put it in for 3 weeks, take it out, then put a new one in a week later. It’s just as effective as the pill when used as directed, and you don’t have to think about taking it every day.

How to find out about the side effects of NuvaRing?

Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please read the Patient Information for NuvaRing (etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring), including the information about the increased risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, especially in women who smoke, and discuss it with your health care provider.

How long does NuvaRing stay in your vagina?

NuvaRing is a small, flexible vaginal ring used to prevent pregnancy. You put it in for 3 weeks, take it out, then put a new one in a week later. It’s just as effective as the pill when used as directed, and you don’t have to think about taking it every day. Watch the video for NuvaRing.

What kind of copolymers are used in NuvaRing?

NuvaRing is made of ethylene vinylacetate copolymers (28% and 9% vinylacetate) and magnesium stearate and contains 11.7 mg etonogestrel and 2.7 mg ethinyl estradiol. NuvaRing® is latex-free. NuvaRing has an outer diameter of 54 mm and a cross-sectional diameter of 4 mm.