Ortho Evra...very light period?

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Registered: 12-17-2003
Ortho Evra...very light period?
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Wed, 02-18-2004 - 10:15pm
Hey, this past Sunday, i got my first period while on the patch. I put the patch on that Sunday. The following day Monday, my period became lighter than usual, than Tuesday, it became even lighter, and today, its so light that i don't even need a pad or tampon. Normally my periods aren't that light, but i was hoping it was because of the patch. I'm kinda worried, because normally a lighter period isn't a good sign in most cases(i think), but i just hope its the effects of the patch making it that light. Please Help!
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 02-18-2004 - 11:34pm
Hi Linda, Welcome!

It will take about 3 or 4 cycles before Aunt Flow settles into a routine from the hormones in your patch. Typically though most women experience lighter, shorter periods while on hormonal contraceptives. It sounds as though that is what you’re experiencing.

Good luck

      Jill