Help with NuvaRing

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-20-2004
Help with NuvaRing
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Fri, 07-02-2004 - 3:01pm
Hello everyone. I'm going to start NuvaRing soon and I'm confused about when to start it.

I'm currently on Yasmin and don't like the breakthrough bleeding. So.. my question is.. when do I insert the ring? I'm about to start my period and normally I would start a new pack of pills after my period. Is that when I enter the ring? Or do I enter it durning my period. I'm confised. The package says anytime within 7 days after the last pill, but after the last pill, i'm usually on my period. Is that right?? Please help!

Thanks!
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Fri, 07-02-2004 - 3:27pm
Yep, that is right (as long as Yasmin is a combined hormone pill). You need to insert the ring within 7 days of your last active birth control pill. Are you usually finished with your period by the time you start a new pack of pills? If you are, then you can wait until it is time to start your new pack and put the ring in then. That way you won't have to insert the ring during your period.

My first month of using Nuvaring, I inserted it during my period. I'll warn you, it's kinda yucky to put it in during your period. Oh, and be careful if you use tampons during your period...when I took out my tampon, the ring came with it sometimes. So you might want to check your tampon before you flush it to make sure the ring isn't attached.

Lisa

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-20-2004
Fri, 07-02-2004 - 5:25pm
Thanks so much!! I appreciate the info!