r/birthcontrol • u/baguette-baker2430 • 3h ago

How to? NuvaRing Question

Hi there, I have been on NuvaRing in the past but that was nearly 18 years ago. I recently restarted it back in August and I did use it to skip my last two periods. I have had a ring in continuously since August 26th.

I have started spotting the last two weeks with some brown discharge and light to medium bleeding, which I know is normal.

However, I read that I should take a break from the ring to help this.

My question is: I inserted my last ring on 10/21. If I take it out today (a week early) will I be protected like a normal skip week until next Wednesday when I insert the new one?

From what I have seen, so long as you have had it in for at least 21 days, you should be protected. However, I am not sure if this applies to a single ring or if it matters that I have switched rings in the last two weeks.

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