Stopped patch-still bleeding??

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Registered: 02-12-2004
Stopped patch-still bleeding??
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Thu, 02-12-2004 - 11:54pm
Help! I started the patch on the first day of my period. It made me sick and I was worried about it so about 25 hours or so later I took it off. I have decided not to use it. I've had my period for almost a week now and I'm still getting clots. Why? Did the patch screw things up? I want my period to end!

~Kristine
~Kristine
My body, MY decision. I'm Pro-Choice.
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Fri, 02-13-2004 - 1:06am
Hi Kristine, welcome!

You have confused your body by putting the patch hormones in it for a day and then withdrawing them. Your body sees the drop in hormones as a sign to bleed as you would at the end of a normal cycle when your hormone levels drop. Your body will straighten itself out in a few days in the meantime there is nothing to do but wait it out and keep your supplies handy. When you begin any new pill, patch or ring it usually takes 3 or so cycles for your body to become accustomed to the hormones you are putting in it and for any side effects to go away.I hope you find an effective method that works well for you.

Good luck

      Jill

    

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Registered: 02-12-2004
Sat, 02-14-2004 - 1:58am
Thank you sooo much for answering my question. I am feeling so much better now that I know that. And it's slowing down. Phew! Thanks again!

~Kristine
~Kristine
My body, MY decision. I'm Pro-Choice.