What is considered 'perfect' and 'typical' use of the nuvaring is for birth control or a contraceptive.
NuvaRing will not cure or treat a ruptured cyst. Use of NuvaRing may prevent new ovarian cysts from occurring.
Yes, you can use yeast infection cream while using NuvaRing. There's no need to remove the ring for treatment.
After 29 days wearing the Nuvaring, you remove it (for 7 days). Then you get your period and you use the softcups. You're period is already over, when you have to insert a new Nuvaring. So you''ll never have to wear both at the same time. a user of both ;-)
If you used NuvaRing correctly last cycle, you don't need to use a backup method when inserting the new NuvaRing. If it's been more than seven days since you used NuvaRing, you need to use a backup until you've used the ring correctly for seven days.
If you inserted NuvaRing during your period, you're likely to bleed again in two to four weeks.
You insert NuvaRing in the vagina.
It is not necessary to use a backup method of birth control or extra protection after the first 7 days of using NuvaRing. However, always keep in mind that NuvaRing only protects against unwanted pregnancy and does not protect against STDs. Condoms are suggested for protection against STDs.
NuvaRing doesn't affect the accuracy of a pregnancy test. You can test no sooner than 10 days after sex.
Urine does not affect NuvaRing.
No, a woman with an abnormal Pap smear can continue to use NuvaRing. Be sure to follow up with all testing recommendations.
NuvaRing contains etonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol.