Spotting while skipping periods with Birth Control is a common complaint. It is not a sign that the method is less effective.
When NuvaRing is in, it is releasing hormones in your body. When you take out NuvaRing that hormone level goes down, and you have bleeding or spotting.
Sure, but Nuvaring is unlikely to be the cause. If you're having continuous spotting or bleeding, get an exam to find the cause.
Yes, you can have irregular bleeding after using the NuvaRing for some time. However, if you are having bleeding, contact your health care provider to find out if an exam is in order. Irregular bleeding can be a sign of an infection or another problem.
Yes, inserting NuvaRing before your period can delay bleeding.
If you take out NuvaRing early, you may or may not have bleeding. This bleeding is withdrawal bleeding, not a menstrual period.
You have the same protection from NuvaRing with or without bleeding. Using a second method can increase protection, but it's not required just because you're bleeding.
No, you can't reuse NuvaRing. Dispose of it safely.
Yes, you should remove or replace the NuvaRing on schedule regardless of any bleeding.
Yes. NuvaRing is removed one week per month. This is the week you have your period. You remove the last one, and later put in the new one, based on the schedule on the calendar. Sometimes this means you'll be inserting a new one while you're still bleeding.
You can stop NuvaRing at any time, including mid-cycle. You may have a little less irregular bleeding after stopping it if you stop at the end of the three-week cycle.
You should insert the next NuvaRing on schedule, regardless of bleeding. You don't decide when to put in the next one based on how many days or how heavily you're bleeding, you just use the calendar.
The signs of pregnancy on NuvaRing are positive pregnancy test and missed periods. Take a pregnancy test if you think you might be pregnant.