Ortho Evra

Top 28. Sep 14, 2005 8:59 AM

» MissSkunk - I'm so Paranoroid about the Patch...

I got off of the patch over a month ago. A friend and I had been experiencing crazy headaches. My hormones were a mess. I got off of the patch in August. But this is actually how I did it. I had a period in the off patch time. Went back on it for a week then took the patch off for good when I started having serious problems again. Which brought on a second period. Which means with in one month I had two periods. Probably not the best idea to get off at that time. But I couldn't take it anymore! Now I haven't had my period so I'm a little nervous as to what's going on with my body. I've never had this problem before and I don't think I'm pregnant. Has it taken anyone else this long to have a period?

-- posted by MissSkunk

Top 29. Sep 14, 2005 11:19 AM

» msanderson_04 - Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: is pregnancy possible ever again?

Basically what both doctors diagnosed me with is PCOS. They would like for me to take a medication called Metaformin. This medication is used for diabetics also. I am not a diabetic, but they have found that using this medication will help regulate ovulation. The biggest side effect to this medication is diaherra. Having diaherra isn't pleasant at all, especially when you work full-time. My husband thinks that I may have had a hormone inbalance before I got on the patch, but once I started using the patch it made my hormone inbalance worst. He believes the patch has more hormones in it than the pills. I think I am going to get a third opinion. I may have to prolong pregnancy for right now and start back taking birth control pills to help regulate my hormone inbalance problems. I want this to be a last alternative though.

I am sorry you have to go through all of this. Hopefully you will achieve pregnancy. I know that it isn't a good feeling going through this, buatleastst you aren't the only one.

In response to Re: Re: Re: Re: is pregnancy possible ever again? posted by kris333:

-- posted by msanderson_04

Top 30. Sep 15, 2005 5:58 AM

» kris333 - Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: is pregnancy possible ever again?

In response to you missskunk, I have not had a period naturally, (not induced by Provera) since March '05. I know there a couple women here who have have not had it longer. I am sorry that you are having trouble, and I hope it regulates soon. You should definitely consult your doctor. msanderson_04, I am sorry too, and I do feel comfort ion all of the conversation on these postings. I hope that this new medication works for you.

-- posted by kris333

Top 31. Sep 15, 2005 1:55 PM

» amber16 - I feel awful

im 16 years old and i put my first patch on sept 4th 2005. i kept the patch on until yesterday sept. 14th. i took it off becuz i was bleeding like i had my period and i had congestive dysmenorrhea or chronic menstral pain. ive always had that but the period on the patch scared my and had my body extremly messed up. at first i thought it was spotting until it didnt stop. i have backach, adomenal cramps, moodyness, and fatigue but the one thing tht disturbs me is that my right ovary feels like its about to explode and my cervix area is hurting. has anyone else felt like certain parts of their womb are painfulduring the period right after taking off the patch?

-- posted by amber16

Top 32. Sep 16, 2005 4:06 AM

» msanderson_04 - Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: is pregnancy possible ever again?

Well, the medication the doctor put me on is making me have a lot of side effects. I being having slight headaches, nausea, and diaherra. I missed two days from work this week, due to this. I stop taking the medication. I am trying to call my doctor's office now to see if I can ask for another medication that is similar to the one she had original put me on.

Has your doctor ever mentioned to you about you taking infertility injections? It seems like you have been taking provera for quite a while now and you haven't had any luck with pregnancy yet.

In response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: is pregnancy possible ever again? posted by kris333:

-- posted by msanderson_04

Top 33. Sep 16, 2005 1:43 PM

» stizzy - Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: is pregnancy possible ever again

Hi...I just found this site and I'm pretty amazed at the side effects everyone has been having. I've been on the patch for about a year and a half and just recently started having headaches and sharp pains in my temple. Has anyone else had these? Is this normal? Should I be alarmed? I also saw that a few of you were having problems concieving. While I'm not currently trying, I don't want to hurt my chances of getting pregnant. I'm seriously considering coming off the patch, but all the other birth control methods I've make me sick at my stomach. Any suggestions?

In response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: is pregnancy possible ever again? posted by msanderson_04:

-- posted by stizzy

Top 34. Sep 19, 2005 9:16 PM

» psych_grl5 - Re: : Re: Comforting (follow up)

In response to : Re: Comforting (follow up) posted by lonesomedove989:

Hello. I was oDepopProverara for a year. It was the worst experience in my life. I regret it so bad. It gave me severe depression. I thought I was going teitherer kill someone or my self. I finally decided to go off of it last May 05. After that I decided that was enougbirthcontrolol for a while. I just started using the patch July 30th. I am starting to feel like crap again though. Its not nearly as bad adepopo but after reading all of this and many othewebsiteses I am thinking of just not using any method at all. Like all of you and many others everyone seems to feel like their all alone which pretty much says that doctorarentnt telling us much at least i know minisntnt and she is a women. sad I feel like a test subject and that there jusisntnt enough research obirthcontrolol to make me feel safe enough to take it. My instincts tell me iisntnt natural or safe. Only problem iiveve been in a serious relationship for almost 2 years and in love and if wasntnt then wouldntnt even be worried about it. I know dontnt want to get pregnant anytime soon so I feel like I am going to be forever lost as what to do. Thank you all for posting so that so many otherdontnt feel alone.
RachRach

-- posted by psych_grl5

Top 35. Sep 22, 2005 4:04 PM

» ellen1234 - Is everyone having this problem

I have been taking the ortho patch for probably a year now. I just stopped taking it, had a regular period and now there has been nothing. I am now two weeks late and pregnancy tests are negative. how long till you get your period?? I'm starting to get worried, I have always been on time.

-- posted by ellen1234

Top 36. Sep 22, 2005 4:13 PM

» bridget036 - Re: Is everyone having this problem

In response to Is everyone having this problem posted by ellen1234:

The exact same thing is happening to me. I had been on the patch since April '03 and stopped using it August '05. I am also two weeks late with no signs that my period is on its way. I have an appointment next week to see a nurse practitioner. I thought that Ortho Evra was similiar to birth control pills but I never had this type of problem when I stopped taking BCPs! Good luck to you!

-- posted by bridget036