The Patch verses The Pill

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-08-2004
The Patch verses The Pill
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Mon, 03-08-2004 - 12:37pm
Hello everyone,

I would like to get some feedback from those of you who have been on the pill and switched over to the patch.

I'm considering switching from the pill (Was on Ortro Tri Cyclen and now on Yasmin) to the patch because I still notice some mood swings, even though it not nearly has bad and I would like to see if I loose some of the weight.

Anyone on the patch noticed any weight gain or mood swings?

Thanks for the help!!

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-19-2003
Mon, 03-08-2004 - 9:37pm
hey:) I have never been on the pill, but I've been on the patch for over a year. It is said that weight gain is less likely to occur using the patch. I'm not sure why- soemthing about lack of hormone spikes. Sadly though, I have experienced a little bit of mood swings, but seeing as I've never been on the pill, I don't know how they compare. It would be logical to assume that mood swings SHOULD be less with the patch because of the constant slow absorption of the hormones rather than a rush of them once a day. Good luck finding the answers thatyou're looking for!
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-08-2004
Mon, 03-08-2004 - 10:30pm
Thanks for your help!

So you haven't noticed any weight gain? I noticed a big flunctuation in my weight which I link to the mood swings. Depending on my mood would depend on if and how much I would eat. Thanks again:)
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-19-2003
Tue, 03-09-2004 - 4:13pm
I should tell you that I HAVE gained a bit of weight over the past year but there is a 99% chance that the weight gain is caused by my thyroid disease. I used to be hyper and due to a little bit of over medication I have recently sunk down to hypothyroid which is WELL known for weight gain. I guess I can't completely rule out the patch for causing a pound or two, but I just thought about that and thought I'd add it. Hopefully you can get some other opinions as well.