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Q: NuvaRing Insertion and Pregnancy

asked by: DoctorQuestion on October 31st, 2006

I am on the NuvaRing and I had my period the week of the 16th. I was
supposed to put in a new NuvaRing on Sunday the 22nd but didn't end up
putting the ring in until Monday the 23rd at around 2pm. My husband and
I did have sex the week of the 23rd. Is there any possibility that the
delay in putting in a new NuvaRing may lead to a pregnancy? And if so,
what is the earliest I can take a pregnancy test?
Thank you in advance for your help!

Replies(2)

Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on November 29th, 2006

Birth Control Answer A1763

In your case after a one-day delay inserting the new NuvaRing, there is a very small possibility that you can become pregnant. The earliest date you can take a pregnancy test to check if you’ve become pregnant, will be the 10th of November.

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