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Originally Posted by abaya
I'm curious about this taking-it-out business. Does that mean you can take it out whenever you have sex? I imagine if you take it out once a day for an hour or so at a time, or even twice a day, won't this affect the hormone level?
Just curious...
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NuvaRing Info --->
What to do if NuvaRing® slips out
This rarely happens. NuvaRing® can slip out while you're removing a tampon, straining with severe constipation, or during intercourse.
Out for less than three hours: If it does slip out, and if it has been out less than three hours, you should still be protected from pregnancy. Rinse the contraceptive ring with cool-to-lukewarm (not hot) water and re-insert it as soon as possible, at the latest within three hours. If you've lost NuvaRing®, you must insert a new contraceptive ring and stay on the same schedule you would have followed if you were still using the lost ring.
Out for more than three hours: If NuvaRing® has been out of your vagina for more than three hours, you may not be adequately protected against pregnancy. The contraceptive ring should be rinsed in cool-to-lukewarm (not hot) water and re-inserted as soon as possible. You must use an extra method of birth control, such as male condoms or spermicide, until the re-inserted contraceptive ring has been in place for seven consecutive days. If you know or suspect you are pregnant, do not use NuvaRing®. See your healthcare provider as soon as possible.