Can you insert NuvaRing incorrectly?

Can a nuvaring be inserted incorrectly? Nope. One cool thing about using the ring is that it’s pretty easy to insert. As long as the ring is inside your vagina, you can rest assured that it’s working.

How far up do I put my NuvaRing?

If the NuvaRing feels uncomfortable, you may not have pushed the ring into your vagina far enough. Use your finger to gently push the NuvaRing as far as you can into your vagina. Rest assured that once inserted into the vagina, there is no danger of NuvaRing being pushed too far up or getting lost.

How do I make sure NuvaRing is in right?

Push the folded ring into your vagina, and gently press it up there with your index finger. “The ring will pop open in the correct position,” Laura Carinci, M.D., a gynecologist at NYU Langone Health, tells SELF. If you can’t feel it, great.

How do you put the NuvaRing in the applicator?

How do I insert the ring correctly?

1. Using a new tampon (one that comes with an applicator), pull out the cotton tampon and discard.
2. Gently fold the ring so it is held in place by the top half of the tampon applicator.
3. Slide the ring inside the vagina and remove the applicator.

Can’t find my NuvaRing inside me?

While you shouldn’t worry about your NuvaRing getting “lost” inside of your body, it can get stuck in your vagina. But don’t panic—if you can’t get your NuvaRing out by yourself, a healthcare provider can help.

Why am I getting my period on NuvaRing?

When you first start using NuvaRing, you may also notice spotting between your periods. This is called breakthrough bleeding. It’s very common with use of hormonal birth control such as NuvaRing. The spotting should go away within a few cycles.

What do I do if I lost my NuvaRing?

Simply take the Nuvaring that has fallen out and rinse it clean with cool-to-lukewarm water (not hot). Wash and dry your hands. Then, reinsert the same NuvaRing as soon as possible. Now, this is important: make sure that you reinsert your NuvaRing within three hours of it falling out.

Can I insert NuvaRing while on my period?

When should I start using NuvaRing? You can start using NuvaRing at any time during your cycle. If you start using it during the first 5 days of your period, it will work right away and you won’t need backup birth control. But if you start on any other day of your cycle, it takes 7 days to be protected from pregnancy.

Will I get my period on NuvaRing?

What should I know about my period when using NuvaRing? When you use NuvaRing you may have bleeding and spotting between periods, called unplanned bleeding. Unplanned bleeding may vary from slight staining between menstrual periods to breakthrough bleeding, which is a flow much like a regular period.

When should you insert NuvaRing?

The woman should insert NuvaRing on the first day of her menstrual bleeding. NuvaRing may also be started on Days 2-5 of the woman’s cycle, but in this case a barrier method, such as male condoms with spermicide, should be used for the first seven days of NuvaRing use in the first cycle.

How do you insert NuvaRing?

To insert a NuvaRing: Wash and dry your hands. Hold the ring between your thumb and index finger. Press the sides of the ring together. Lie down, squat, or stand up on one leg, whichever is most comfortable.

Can your period stop after inserting NuvaRing?

Yes, you can safely skip your period while using NuvaRing. Insert a new ring immediately after taking out the previous one to prevent menstrual bleeding. Using NuvaRing to Skip Periods. If you want to skip your period, simply insert a new birth control ring and leave it there for four weeks, instead of three. The ring should be removed at the end of the fourth week and immediately replaced by a new ring.

How do I get NuvaRing?

How to Obtain It. In order to get the NuvaRing, you will need a prescription from your doctor. Your doctor will most likely conduct a medical evaluation, blood pressure check, and pelvic exam. You can then have your NuvaRing prescription filled at a local pharmacy.