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Have Been On Nuvaring. Getting Brown Colour Blood With Clots. What Could Be This?
Question: Hi,
I have been on Nuvaring since September and have used it correctly each month, removing on the 3rd week same day and within the same hour each time. I am scheduled to take it out this Weds night and I normally start my period on Friday or Saturday. Last Friday I started spotting dark brown blood, which over the course of the last couple of days has gotten a little heavier and the blood a little brighter at times. I have been very regular the entire time I have been on Nuvaring and am confused as to what is going on?
I have been on Nuvaring since September and have used it correctly each month, removing on the 3rd week same day and within the same hour each time. I am scheduled to take it out this Weds night and I normally start my period on Friday or Saturday. Last Friday I started spotting dark brown blood, which over the course of the last couple of days has gotten a little heavier and the blood a little brighter at times. I have been very regular the entire time I have been on Nuvaring and am confused as to what is going on?
Hello
Thanks for your query.
Irregular vaginal bleeding and spotting is very common while being on any hormonal contraceptive, including Nuvaring.
Since you have been very regular with the use, pregnancy would be a very distant possibility, however theoretically it COULD occur.
But then you wouldnt have had your period on time.
I think the main reason is mild alterations of bleeding patterns which are commonly seen with hormonal contraceptives.
This could very well be your normal period, since you have been bleeding for 4 - 5 days.
In case the bleeding persists or gets more abnormal, I would ask you to consult your health care provider.
Take care, and feel free to ask any further questions.
Thanks for your query.
Irregular vaginal bleeding and spotting is very common while being on any hormonal contraceptive, including Nuvaring.
Since you have been very regular with the use, pregnancy would be a very distant possibility, however theoretically it COULD occur.
But then you wouldnt have had your period on time.
I think the main reason is mild alterations of bleeding patterns which are commonly seen with hormonal contraceptives.
This could very well be your normal period, since you have been bleeding for 4 - 5 days.
In case the bleeding persists or gets more abnormal, I would ask you to consult your health care provider.
Take care, and feel free to ask any further questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have left the Nuvaring in, would you advise me to take it out as scheduled on Weds to see if I have my normal period?
You should take it out as scheduled.
Also before inserting the next one, you should get back to your healthcare provider for a check up, just in case, whether your normal period is there or not.
Also before inserting the next one, you should get back to your healthcare provider for a check up, just in case, whether your normal period is there or not.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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