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When Does The Effectiveness Of Nuvaring Start Post Insertion ?

Posted on Mon, 7 May 2012

Question: I have been using Nuvia Ring for about a month and a half. I am on my ring-free week and am currently traveling. I realized I forgot to bring a ring with me and I don't get back until 2 days after my ring-free week. Thus, I will have to insert the ring 2 days late (Saturday, rather than Thursday). Will it still be effective?

Answered by Dr. Mitaly (19 minutes later)

Hi Biceranoh,

Thanks for posting your query

Nuvaring should be inserted after 7 days of the the ring free week. If the insertion is delayed by two days then possibility of pregnancy is there. So it is advisable to use protection(condom) if you are having intercourse in between. After returning you can insert the ring and then use extra precaution until you have used it for a week continuously.

Hope I have answered your query. I will be available for follow up query if any.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mitaly (1 hour later)

Just a clarification:

When I insert the Nuviaring on Saturday (2 days late), then it will become fully effective again after 1 week?

Answered by Dr. Mitaly (8 hours later)

Hi Biceranoh,

Thanks for the follow up

Yes whenever you insert the ring it would be effective after a week.Just make sure that you are using protection while having intercourse during that period.

Hope it Helps,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar