Transmission fluid: the other dipstick. There are 2 dipsticks under your hood: one to check your motor oil and one to check on that underrated worker bee, the transmission fluid. Transmission fluid performs many of the same functions as motor oil, like lubrication and cooling.
If NuvaRingÂ® is not started within five days after a first trimester abortion or miscarriage, begin NuvaRingÂ® at the time of your next menstrual period. Counting the first day of your menstrual period as Day 1, insert NuvaRingÂ® on or before Day 5 of the cycle, even if you have not finished bleeding. During this first cycle, use an extra method of birth control, such as male condoms or spermicide, for the first seven days of ring use.
Alternatively, if the NuvaRing is outside the vagina for more than three hours during the third week, you can start using a new ring right away. This may cause breakthrough spotting or bleeding. Use a backup method of contraception until you have used the new ring continuously for seven days. Or, if you used NuvaRing continuously for at least the previous seven days prior to explusion, you can discard the ring and wait up to seven days from the time the ring was removed or expelled to insert a new ring.