Question about using nuvaring?

Question

I am about to start using it, do I have to waiting until my cycle to put it in for the first time or can I put it in anytime?

Answer 1

Hello I just started Nuva ring and my doctor told me to put it in the day you start youre menstrual cycle. :)

Answer 2

my doc told me to put it in after the last day of my period.

Answer 3

almost all forms of birth control...ie pills, and such are started either on the first day of your period  

Answer 4

Here is what the Nuva Ring website suggests;

When can I start using NuvaRing®?

It is important to consult with your doctor to make sure you are not pregnant before starting NuvaRing®.

When you start using NuvaRing® depends on your current birth control situation. The following are some basic guidelines, but you should talk to your doctor and consult the full prescribing information  for more details.

If you haven’t used a hormonal birth control in the past month

Count the first day of your menstrual period as Day 1, and insert your first NuvaRing® into your v****a on or before Day 5 (but no later, even if you have not finished your period). During this first cycle, use an extra method of birth control, such as male condoms or spermicide, for the first 7 days of NuvaRing® use. If you insert NuvaRing® on Day 1, it is not necessary to use an extra method of birth control.

Switching from a combined hormonal birth control PILL (containing both progestin and estrogen)

Switch from your previous combined hormonal birth control pill by inserting NuvaRing® on any day — but at the latest on the day following the usual hormone-free interval. If you have been using your hormonal birth control method consistently and correctly, you should not need an extra birth control method.

Switching from a combined hormonal birth control PATCH (containing both progestin and estrogen)

Switch from your combined hormonal birth control patch by inserting NuvaRing® on any day — but at the latest on the day following the usual hormone-free interval. If you have been using your hormonal birth control method consistently and correctly, you should not need to use an extra birth control method.

Switching from a progestin-only MINI-PILL

Switch on any day from a mini-pill. You should use an extra method of birth control, such as a male condom or spermicide, for the first 7 days you are using NuvaRing®.

Switching from a progestin-only INJECTION

Switch from a progestin-only injection on the day when the next injection would be due. You should use an extra method of birth control, such as a male condom or spermicide, for the first 7 days you are using NuvaRing®.

Switching from a progestin-releasing intrauterine system (IUS) or IMPLANT

Switch from the IUS or implant on the day of its removal. You should use an extra method of birth control, such as a male condom or spermicide, for the first 7 days you are using NuvaRing®.