Can you keep the NuvaRing in for 4 weeks?

The manufacturer states NuvaRing is still an effective hormonal contraception if inserted for 4 weeks (instead of the usual three weeks), but the manufacturer recommends removing it for a ring-free week before inserting a new ring for maximum contraceptive effectiveness.

How long does the NuvaRing have to be in to be effective?

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.

Can I leave my NuvaRing in for an extra day?

Generally speaking, the NuvaRing is 91\% to 99.7\% effective. Your NuvaRing is still effective if you forgot to take it out during week 4. If you leave it in for more than 28 days (and do nothing), then the NuvaRing may no longer be effective.

Should I take my NuvaRing out if I started my period?

Don’t worry about your NuvaRing while you’re spotting or if you’re still bleeding from your period when it’s time to insert a new ring. Bleeding will not make NuvaRing less effective. However, inserting the ring late could make it less effective, so be sure to stick to your schedule.

How long can NuvaRing not be refrigerated?

Store NuvaRing at room temperature for up to 4 months after you receive it. Throw NuvaRing away if the expiration date on the label has passed. Do not store NuvaRing above 86°F (30°C).

Does NuvaRing cause weight gain?

Does NuvaRing make you gain weight? 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.

How common is weight gain with NuvaRing?

When can I stop using NuvaRing?

After you stop using the ring, it usually takes 1-2 months for your periods to return to the cycle you had before you started using it. Once in a while, people have irregular periods or no periods at all for a few months.

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.

Can you lose weight on the NuvaRing?

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.

Does NuvaRing make you wetter?

The most common side effects are spotting or bleeding between periods, sore breasts, nausea, or headaches. But these usually go away after 2 or 3 months, and they don’t happen to everyone who uses the ring. You may also have a little extra vaginal wetness when using the ring.