How to Use the NuvaRing

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Do not use NuvaRing if you have certain health conditions.. Do not depend on NuvaRing to protect you from HIV (AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases.. Tell your doctor about all medications you are on.

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Do not use NuvaRing if you have certain health conditions.

Step 1

Do not use NuvaRing if you have certain health conditions.

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Do not depend on NuvaRing to protect you from HIV (AIDS) or other sexually trans

Step 2

Do not depend on NuvaRing to protect you from HIV (AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases.

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Tell your doctor about all medications you are on.

Step 3

Tell your doctor about all medications you are on.

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Get more information if you still have questions.

Step 4

Get more information if you still have questions.

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Get a prescription for NuvaRing from your doctor.

Step 5

Get a prescription for NuvaRing from your doctor.

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Start the NuvaRing during the first five days of your period.

Step 6

Start the NuvaRing during the first five days of your period.

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Choose a position that is comfortable for you.

Step 7

Choose a position that is comfortable for you.

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Prepare the NuvaRing.

Step 8

Prepare the NuvaRing.

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Slide the folded ring into your vagina.

Step 9

Slide the folded ring into your vagina.

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Remove the NuvaRing after 3 weeks.

Step 10

Remove the NuvaRing after 3 weeks.

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Don't panic if the ring slips out briefly.

Step 11

Don't panic if the ring slips out briefly.

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Watch for side effects.

Step 12

Watch for side effects.

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Call emergency responders if you develop severe complications from NuvaRing.

Step 13

Call emergency responders if you develop severe complications from NuvaRing.

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