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Suggest Treatment To Stop Irregular Spotting Due To Nuvaring

Posted on Fri, 20 Jul 2018

Question: Hello, I've started using nuvaring recently (I used to use it regularly and stopped for 2 years). I've put it on the first day of my period and now have been having brown spotting for nearly 3 weeks. I understand this is a common side effect but is there any way to stop it even temporarily? I am a performance artist and it really gets in the way of the work and it doesn't seem to be going away. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Internal examination to confirm the diagnosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Irregular spotting can be due to nuvaring or due to any local lesion in the cervix or vagina.
I will suggest you to consult an OBGYN specialist for proper internal examination to confirm the diagnosis and get further treatment accordingly.
If due to nuvaring, then you can take progesterone hormone to stop the bleeding.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
You can get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (26 minutes later)

It is due to nuvaring as I have had this before and there is no pain or cramps. What dosage should I take and for how long, and how fast can I expect it to stop?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Norethisterone

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, you can take Tablet norethisterone 5 mg twice a day till you want to stop the bleeding.
once you stop the tablet, Withdrawal bleeding will occur within 3-5 days of stopping the tablet.
However, it is recommended to consult an OBGYN specialist for proper internal examination.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad