I just throw my new ring in a day or two early. My period usually quits pretty quickly after that. I go on a 3 weeks on/1 week off cycle, so the added day or two doesn't compromise my protection at all (since it's good for 4 weeks in). If you're running a 4 week cycle, you might want to bump your ring-out day up the same amount, just to be safe.
Totally okay to wear the ring while bleeding (many people start or finish their withdrawal bleeds with the ring in). The only caveat I can think of is sometimes removing a tampon, it likes to hook on the ring and pull it out a little. Just keep an eye on it so you don't lose it in the toilet. And sometimes it likes to snuggle down into my menstrual cup and hide.
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Date: 2008-09-29 03:37 pm (UTC)Totally okay to wear the ring while bleeding (many people start or finish their withdrawal bleeds with the ring in). The only caveat I can think of is sometimes removing a tampon, it likes to hook on the ring and pull it out a little. Just keep an eye on it so you don't lose it in the toilet. And sometimes it likes to snuggle down into my menstrual cup and hide.