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If I take off my Nuvaring to have sex, am I at risk of getting pregnant?

If you remove your Nuvaring for more than 3 hours, it will take 7 days for it to be fully effective again. It is recommended to use extra protection for 7 days. Depending on your cycle, you may not need to take a week off when the ring is removed. Please consult your pharmacist for further advice. Additionally, it is not recommended to remove the Nuvaring before sexual intercourse. If you do, you may need to take emergency oral contraception.