My question is that my doctor approved me
to use the Nuvaring for 28 days
(4weeks)in, 7 days out, for period
management. This would also save me money,
which is important in my case. However,
this month, the second month of this
regimen, I am experiencing bleeding 21
days into the cycle. Should I continue my
regimen and keep the Nuvaring in for
another 7 days, then remove it, or remove
it now? I think it is very important to
stick to a scheledule so the body can get
used to it, but am slightly worried at the
moderate bleeding. I am also wondering if
I will have a period on my ring-free week,
as well. I have been very accurate in
charting the exact time of removal and
placement. Thank you for your time and
consideration in responding to my
post.
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Birth Control Answer A3507 Posted: 01-14-08 10:17am
Theoretically, if you wear the Nuvaring
for four weeks instead of three weeks you
can achieve a prolonged menstrual cycle.
But it's not very wise to do that for
economic purposes. Any change in the
previous month's normal cycle duration can
cause functional spotting, which is what
seems to have happened in your case.
Regardless, you can consult your
gynecologist to exclude some possible
organic reason for the spotting (tumor,
infection, polypus, myoma…).
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