What is considered 'perfect' and 'typical' use of the NuvaRing is for Birth Control or a contraceptive.
0.3 percent is considered perfect use and 9 percent is considered typical use of the nuvaRing.
NuvaRing will not cure or treat a ruptured cyst. Use of NuvaRing may prevent new ovarian cysts from occurring.
No, there's no cause for concern. Continue using NuvaRing according to the schedule on the calendar, regardless of any bleeding.Continue using the ring as scheduled, according to the calendar, without regard to bleeding.
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.
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.
No, a woman with an abnormal Pap smear can continue to use NuvaRing. Be sure to follow up with all testing recommendations.
Both have a success rate of ~98.5% with perfect use. Thus, if you use both of them together, your success rate would be 99.78%. It is important to note that these statistics are with PERFECT use. With typical use, the numbers may be slightly decreased.
If you leave out NuvaRing for a day, replace it with a new ring and use a back up method of birth control, like condoms or abstinence from vaginal sex, for seven days. It is best not to remove NuvaRing until the ring-free week.
This is from the insert that comes with the pills. "With perfect use, Mircronor® is 99.7% effective. With typical use, it is 92% effective in preventing pregnancy."