i have been on NuvaRing for about 2
months. I took it out 2 weeks ago for my
period week and had unprotected sex 5
times, and then didnt put it back in the
week later, and had unprotected sex 5 more
times yesterday. When i went to the
bathroom last night, i was bleeding when i
peed, and i am not due for my period. I
have had my period 3 times in one month.
But this time, its just a bit of cramping
and some bleeding, nothing really heavy
like it was before. The past 2 times i got
my period, it was because i took the ring
out too soon, or on time, and the drastic
hormone change, makes you get your period
about 3 days after removing it. Well, i
didnt take it out this time, and its not
time for my period. I dont know whats
going on, but i need some answers with
this, please help
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Birth Control Answer A2317 Posted: 02-12-07 06:17am
It seems that you are taking the
“NuvaRing” out and putting it in the
vagina whenever you want, which is not
correct! And another thing: only one
NuvaRing is to be used per cycle. For the
next cycle, you need to put in a new
NuvaRing! The NuvaRing is inserted inside
the vagina on the 7th day after your
period began. It stays there for 21 days.
Then you take out the NuvaRing and wait
for 7 days. During those 7 days you will
get your period. On the 7th day of your
cycle you will insert a new NuvaRing.
That vaginal bleeding you are experiencing
could be due to hormonal disturbances
(functional bleeding) caused by your
improper usage of NuvaRing. But to exclude
organic bleeding (due to infections or
tumor) you can visit your gynecologist.
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