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Ortho Evra 2
This archived discussion is "read only". « Previous 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Next » » cmecu2 - Re: ortho evra experience/period before patch free week? In response to ortho evra experience/period before patch free week? posted by Starseedpyxis:So there is hope for me still? All the symptoms you described I have except it did shorten my period. I've been on the patch since July 17th and my sex drive is almost next to mothing. I have hope it will return since you say all those side effects are gone. I haven't noticed the decrease though until the last month. -- posted by cmecu2 » smine2004 - Re: Got period but still on patch In response to Got period but still on patch posted by lffricke:Hello, -- posted by smine2004 » smine2004 - HELP!!!!!!!! This is going to be my off week using the patch. This is my first time ever using birth control. I have some questions that I need some help with. I would like to know: 1) if I started my first patch on the first day of my period, can I have sex without a condom? 2) Would I also be protected on the "off week" If I have unprotected sex?3)I dont have too many symptoms at all..is that good or is it not workin? 4)If the adhesive is showing on the sides of the patch, am I still protected? Thanks so much for your times..If u could email the answer that would be really great. My email is sweetforsweet@yahoo.com
-- posted by smine2004 » elkb26 - Re: My email In response to My email posted by smine2004:I don't really remember what some of your questions were/are, but, first off...I recommend that you don't have unprotected sex until you've been on birth control for atleast a month, if not longer. And, of course, don't have unprotected sex with some random hookup. And, yes, you'll still be protected during your "off week", however, that is generally the week you're on your period. I was on the patch for 2 year, and never experienced any hair loss, aside from the normal shedding. If anything, you're hair might change texture, especially in going from winter to summer, so just make sure to condition it, and if you can even get anti-tanglers or vitamin spray for it, which helps. As for weight gain...most people gain weight as they get older. I have no idea how old you are, but, I started birth control when I went to college, so I was 18. Of course I gained the freshman 15, but I also lost it, all while being on the pill. So, my advise to that, is to work out and eat healthy. And, weight gain that I've recently noticed is that I've gotten hips...but, I'm also in my mid twenties, so that's to be expected. It's all a part of getting older. And, you'll occassionally notice a little water retention the week before your period. As for mood swings. I can't say that I would blame anything on the patch or pill. I think it all has to do with a shift in your hormones, which you'll experience regardless. I did however, just go off the patch. Like I said, I was on it for 2 years, and never really had a problem with it. I can say, that because I was sexually active before getting married, (and am still currently on birth control), I did become slightly paranoid. Because of the fact that I go to the gym daily, and sweat a ton, there were times that the patch would fall off, or become extra loose while being in the shower, or pool, but, I'd just re-apply after drying off. I also experienced skin irritations from the patch. Of course the patch moves a bit, so you have the adhesive stuck to your skin wherever you put it, but, I would still have irriation...and, there's only so much area to put it if you don't want people to see it. Anyway...that's my advice. Don't get all worried about problems with it. I tend to think a lot of it is mental...and, don't go off it if you're not sure within a few months. It will take your body time to get used to the hormones, but be careful with the unprotected sex until you've been on it for a few months. Good luck! -- posted by elkb26 » Ashley33 - Re: Re: hair loss help! In response to Re: hair loss help! posted by wanlai:I am losing less hair after stopping the patch Nov.4th. I am 33 and don't smoke and had a mild stroke in early November. I also am trying to find out withdrawal side effects. I now have a severe pain in my right breast. I am trying to figure it out. If it was on my left side then I'd go to the ER. I'm hoping it is nothing and will just go away. If any of you have any stroke like symptoms go straight to the ER. I waited because I thought it would go away. I know it would have been worse if I smoked. Good luck to all. -- posted by Ashley33 » alanna18 - Re: Re: Bad side effects from the patch (Hair loss) In response to Re: Bad side effects from the patch (Hair loss) posted by Raquel78:Just wondering if you ever found a effective treatment for your unfortunate hair loss? -- posted by alanna18 » vonsha1 - Re: Re: Got period but still on patch In response to Re: Got period but still on patch posted by smine2004:yes the patch does indeed work, but the possible side effects after usage is weight gain. during application of the patch I didnt experience any weight gain but about 15-20lbs afterwards -- posted by vonsha1 » bernadette21 - hey hey how are you.I was talking the patch for a week then i come off it and i got my period twice that month.I never got it yet and it is febuary 24 should i be worried or will it come.and could u email the answer at bernadette_wi35@hotmail.com-- posted by bernadette21 » JPauser - Alcohol and Ortho Evra In response to Alcohol and Ortho Evra posted by HRGAL:I have been having this exact same problem since I started the patch. I use to be a very heavy drinker until I was involved in an accident with alcohol.. Since then, I had cut it back. At first I thought that maybe the vomitting was because I was still drinking heavily on the occasions when I did drink. But last night, I had a total of four drinks (a VERY small amount for me) and I woke up in the morning to vomit. At least I know I'm not alone on this one and it's not just my imagination. I guess it's just time to cut it out all together. -- posted by JPauser « Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Next » Please follow the guidelines set forth in the Suite101 Posting Etiquette when adding to the discussion. |
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