using tampons with nuvaring

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-30-2006
using tampons with nuvaring
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Fri, 06-30-2006 - 2:22pm

I haven't started with the ring yet but today is day 5 of my period which is the latest day in the cycle that you can insert it. However, my bleeding is still heavy enough that i need to use a tampon. Can i insert a tampon while the ring is inside of me?

thanks!

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-29-2006
Fri, 06-30-2006 - 2:40pm
I have used nuvaring for a year and a half and I also noticed that I am not usually done with my cycle by the time I am supposed to insert a new ring. I haven't had any problems with using tampons while using nuvaring
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-19-2006
Fri, 06-30-2006 - 4:08pm
I had the same question..the doctor and the info that came with the ring said you can wear tampons with the ring. :-)
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 07-05-2006 - 7:11am

You -can- use a tampon while you're using the ring, you just need to be careful when you remove the tampon that you don't pull the ring out with it.

Judie Cl for Birth Control