Is it Normal for the NUVARING to keep sliping out?

Question

I have been using the ring for 3 weeks and is been pure H**L! I am not in pain or anything, but no matter how far i push it in, when i get up after siting, without a warning it starts coming down and i feel is not "up there" anymore. I can even feel it sliping down when im laying in bed. Is so annoying. My sis said it happened to her the first month or so, but this is seriously inconvenient. I have to go to bathroom breaks every hour or so to push it farther, and a day doesnt go by without me having to push it back in. It is nice to not have to worry about a pill or forget, but is it worth it if is disrupting my routine this much? What do you suggest?

Answer 1

Here are some remarks:
Inadvertent removal, expulsion, or prolonged ring-free interval

If the ring is accidentally expelled and is left outside of the vagina for less than 3 hours contraceptive efficacy is not reduced. NuvaRingÃ? can be rinsed with cool to lukewarm (not hot) water and re-inserted as soon as possible, but at the latest within 3 hours. If NuvaRingÃ? is lost, a new vaginal ring should be inserted and the regimen should be continued without alteration. If NuvaRingÃ? is out of the vagina for more than 3 hours, the directions listed under PRECAUTIONS, EXPULSION should be followed.

If the ring-free interval has been extended beyond one week, the possibility of pregnancy should be considered, and an additional method of contraception, such as male condoms or spermicide, MUST be used until NuvaRingÃ? has been used continuously for seven days.

16. EXPULSION

NuvaRingÃ? can be accidentally expelled for example, while removing a tampon, during intercourse, or with straining during a bowel movement. NuvaRingÃ? should be left in the vagina for a continuous period of 3 weeks. If the ring is accidentally expelled and is left outside of the vagina for less than 3 hours contraceptive efficacy is not reduced. NuvaRingÃ? can be rinsed with cool to lukewarm (not hot) water and re-inserted as soon as possible, but at the latest within 3 hours. If NuvaRingÃ? is lost, a new vaginal ring should be inserted and the regimen should be continued without alteration.

If NuvaRingÃ? is out of the vagina for more than 3 continuous hours:

During Weeks 1 and 2: If NuvaRingÃ? has been out of the vagina for more than 3 continuous hours during the 1st or 2nd week of use , contraceptive efficacy may be reduced. The woman should reinsert the ring as soon as she remembers. A barrier method such as condoms or spermicides must be used until the ring has been used continuously for seven days.

During Week 3: If NuvaRingÃ? has been out of the vagina for more than 3 continuous hours during the 3rd week of the three-week use period, the woman should discard that ring. One of the following two options should be chosen:

1. Insert a new ring immediately. Inserting a new ring will start the next three-week use period. The woman may not experience a withdrawal bleed from her previous cycle. However breakthrough spotting or bleeding may occur.

2. Have a withdrawal bleeding and insert a new ring no later than 7 days (7x24 hours) from the time the previous ring was removed or expelled. This option should only be chosen if the ring was used continuously for the preceding 7 days.

A barrier method such as condoms or spermicides must be used until the new ring has been used continuously for seven days.

How do I insert NuvaRing®?

1. Each NuvaRing® comes in a reclosable foil pouch. After washing and drying your hands, remove NuvaRing® from its foil pouch. Keep the foil pouch for proper disposal of the ring after use. Choose the position that is most comfortable for you. For example, lying down, squatting, or standing with one leg up (Figures 1a, 1b, and 1c, respectively).





Figures 1a, 1b, and 1c. Positions for NuvaRing® insertion.

2. Hold NuvaRing® between your thumb and index finger (Figure 2a) and press the opposite sides of the ring together (Figure 2b).



Figures 2a and 2b. Holding NuvaRing® and pressing the sides together.

3. Gently push the folded ring into your vagina (Figures 3a, 3b, and 3c).. The exact position of NuvaRing® in the vagina is not important for it to work.

If NuvaRing® slips out:

NuvaRing® can accidentally slip out of the vagina while removing a tampon, during intercourse, or straining during a bowel movement. If NuvaRing® slips out of the vagina and it has been out for less than three hours, you should still be protected from pregnancy. NuvaRing® can be rinsed with cool to lukewarm (not hot) water and re-inserted as soon as possible, and at the latest within three hours of removal or expulsion (slipping out).

If NuvaRing® is out of the vagina for more than 3 continuous hours:

During Weeks 1 and 2: If the ring has been out of the vagina for more than three continuous hours during the 1st or 2nd week of use, contraceptive effectiveness may be reduced. Reinsert ring as soon as you remember and use an extra method of birth control, such as male condoms or spermicide, until the ring has been used continuously for seven days.

During Week 3: If NuvaRing® slips out of the vagina for more than 3 continuous hours during the 3rd week of the three-week use period, throw the ring away and chose one of the following two options.

1. Insert a new ring immediately. Inserting a new ring will start the next three-week use period. You may not experience a period from your previous cycle. However, breakthrough spotting or bleeding may occur.

2. Have your period and insert a new ring no later than 7 days (7x24 hours) from the time the previous ring was removed or expelled. This option should only be chosen if the ring was used continuously for the preceding 7 days.

In addition, a barrier method such as condoms or spermicides must be used until the ring has been used continuously for seven days.

Women with conditions affecting the vagina, such as a prolapsed (dropped) uterus, may be more likely to have NuvaRing® slip out of the vagina. If NuvaRing® slips out repeatedly, you should consult with your healthcare provider.

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Answer 2

The same thing happens to me. It might be because some of your hair is to short and it can't reach back to your ponytail. I have very thin hair and for All-star cheerleading we have to where fake hair so my pony tail comes out. Try to put some gel or hairspray. If it still comes down just try a new hair style!

Answer 3

talk to the doc that gave it to you about proper insertion.