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Expert: - 3/25/2010


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I just read an answer to a question about grapefruit diet affecting birth control that had me quite concerned.  I have been eating grapefruit but I am on the Nuva Ring birth control, will the grapefruit interfere with this type of birth control, or is it just the pill?  My husband and I are not going to stop having sex because of some fruit, but we are not ready for a bundle of joy either.

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Nicole,

I could not find any information about the Nuva ring and grapefruit. You might want to ask your physician about this.

I don't recommend the Nuva Ring or any kind of hormonal birth control because of risks and dangers to a woman's body. I usually recommend non-hormonal methods. Also, it is possible to get pregnant using the Nuva ring because no birth control method is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy.

If you find out any more information about this subject, could you email me at CHERYL51@aol.com
Would be interested to find out and keep me posted on what happens.

Diane Cheryl

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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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