It is supposedly effective if you insert it on the first day of your actual period. however, if you have spotting, you may not know exactly when that day is. If you insert it at any time other than the first day, there is a 7 day wait for it to take full effect, so I would just insert it whenever and then wait a week before having unprotected sex.
You may not have any more bleeding this month. Use a backup method for seven days, but you're probably protected right away if you started NuvaRing with spotting.
If you inserted NuvaRing during your period, you're likely to bleed again in two to four weeks.
Spotting could represent a side effect of NuvaRing or an STD. If your'e at risk for STDs, get tested. Signs of pregnancy are missing period and positive pregnancy test.
If you inserted your first NuvaRing within the first five days of your period, you have immediate protection even if you weren't still bleeding when you inserted it.
Any amount of bleeding or spotting "counts" if you're on hormonal birth control. That spotting is your normal withdrawal bleeding. Insert the next ring on schedule.
Yes, there is a possibility that the NuvaRing can make your period come at an irregular time.
spotting is the beginning of what will be your period.
I found this on the NuvaRing website http://www.nuvaring.com/Consumer/patientSupport/nuvaRingHelp/index.asp?ComponentID=76346&SourcePageID=74639#1 I hope it helps. If NuvaRing
The withdrawal bleeding you have is not likely to be heavier, as the ring prevented buildup of the uterine lining, as usual. Any amount of bleeding or spotting counts as a withdrawal bleed when you're on NuvaRing.
Yes, you can do so without any additional risk of pregnancy. You may have irregular spotting, though.
why am i spotting after my period
Yes, inserting NuvaRing before your period can delay bleeding.