Late on Patch

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-25-2004
Late on Patch
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Wed, 03-03-2004 - 11:09am
Hi everyone.

This is my 3rd month on the patch. The first month, I took patch 3 off on Sunday & got my period Monday. Last month, I didn't get it until Tuesday. This month, it's Wednesday & I still haven't gotten it yet. Has this happened to anyone else? Do you think my body is still getting used to it?
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-15-2003
Wed, 03-03-2004 - 12:17pm
It can take up to three months for your body to adjust to a new form of hormonal birth control. I wouldn't worry just yet. If it hasn't started by the time you're supposed to put on a new patch, you might want to test to see where you're at.

Good Luck!

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-25-2004
Wed, 03-03-2004 - 12:29pm
I just just got it. Hehe! So I'm not panicking anymore, but still kind of annoyed that my body hasn't adjusted to it yet! I went on the patch to help control my period and it's still unpredictable... Oh well, hopefully next month will be better!
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 03-03-2004 - 12:36pm
Yep, like happyjusttwo said it can take a few cycles for your period to stabilize on new hormones. In another cycle or two you should have a good idea when AF will show.

Good luck

      Jill