What happens if my NuvaRing fell out?

Asked by: Gabriel Counts

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.

Is it common for NuvaRing to fall out?

NuvaRing can slip or accidentally come out of (be expelled from) your vagina during sexual intercourse, bowel movements, use of tampons, or if it breaks. NuvaRing may break, causing the ring to lose its shape. If the ring stays in your vagina, this should not lower NuvaRing’s effectiveness at preventing pregnancy.

How long can you go without NuvaRing?

If you leave a NuvaRing out of your vagina for more than 2 days during the weeks you’re supposed to wear it, you won’t be protected from pregnancy. If your ring has been out of your vagina for too long, use a backup birth control method (like condoms) until the ring has been in your vagina for 7 days in a row.

Can you take out your NuvaRing and put it back in?

But don’t freak out — you can still prevent pregnancy. Here’s what to do: If the ring has been out of your vagina for less than 2 days, rinse it in cool water and put it back in right away. If you put it back in within 48 hours, you’ll still be protected from pregnancy.

Why is NuvaRing being discontinued?

Have there been lawsuits against the manufacturer of NuvaRing? There was a well-known lawsuit against manufacturer Merck in 2014 after many women experienced severe side effects from NuvaRing, or even death. This was because a hormone in NuvaRing, etonogestrel, can cause an increased risk of blood clots.

How long after taking NuvaRing out can I get pregnant?

How soon can I get pregnant after I stop using it? You’ll be able to get pregnant within 1 to 2 weeks of taking out your last ring. Your chances of pregnancy are the same as others in your age group.

Can I leave my NuvaRing in for 4 weeks to skip my period?

If you want to skip your period, you can put in a new ring every three weeks, rather than taking it out and going ring-less for a week. If you want to leave the ring in for four weeks, that’s fine, too — but you may find you still get a period or light spotting during that fourth week.

What happens if you don’t refrigerate NuvaRing?

Official Answer. No – that is fine. The dispenser needs to store the NuvaRing in the fridge but you don’t. They can stay stored in a cupboard or drawer, out of direct sunlight, for 4 months.

Does NuvaRing cause weight gain?

Nope! Birth control rings like NuvaRing and Annovera don’t change your weight. There’s lots of research on the hormones in the birth control ring, and studies show these hormones don’t cause weight gain or weight loss.

Can NuvaRing fall out without knowing?

Can a NuvaRing fall out without you knowing? Yes, your NuvaRing can fall out. However, it is unlikely that you won’t notice it when it comes out. The NuvaRing can slip out of place when taking out a tampon, during sex, and from bearing down to push out a bowel movement.

Why is the NuvaRing discontinued 2021?

The MDL closed out in September 2021. There were many lawsuits filed in the NuvaRing litigation. The victims typically had cardiac problems in women such as strokes, heart attacks, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolisms, and in some extreme cases, even death.

Can you get toxic shock syndrome from NuvaRing?

Another serious potential side effect of NuvaRing is toxic shock syndrome (TSS). This is a form of severe damage and illness that happens when bacteria release toxins into the bloodstream.

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.

How is NuvaRing supposed to sit?

When you insert NuvaRing it may be in different positions in your vagina, but NuvaRing does not have to be in an exact position for it to work. NuvaRing may move around slightly within your vagina. This is normal. Although some women may be aware of NuvaRing in the vagina, most women do not feel it when it is in place.