What do I do if I forgot to take the NuvaRing out or found it has fallen out?

If you are LESS than 48 hrs. late with inserting a new ring and you are sexually active:

• Insert the ring as soon as possible ASAP
• Keep the ring in until your regular scheduled ring removal day.
• Emergency contraception (EC) is not usually needed but can be considered depending on day of your cycle.Talk to your health care provider HCP to find out if you should have a pregnancy test or if EC is needed.

If you are MORE than 48 hrs. late with inserting a new ring and you are sexually active:

• Insert the new ring as soon as possible
• Keep the ring in until the scheduled ring removal day.
• Use back-up birth control (condoms) or avoid sexual intercourse until a ring has been worn for 7 straight days.
• Talk to your health care provider (HCP)  about whether you should take Emergency Contraception (EC) . Let your HCP know the week of your menstrual cycle.