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| Sun, 04-18-2004 - 9:16pm |
If I stop using the patch (because of the headaches, hives, and weight gain) will I have my period right away?
| Sun, 04-18-2004 - 9:16pm |
If I stop using the patch (because of the headaches, hives, and weight gain) will I have my period right away?
I just posted this to your question on another discussion. If you stop using your patches without getting to the patch free week in a patch cycle then you might experience irregular bleeding and other side effects until you body purges itself of the synthetic hormones and establishes it's own cycles again. If you can't put up with the side effects then bail, but it will probably be an easier transition if you can get to your patch free week.
Good luck
Jill
Thanks for answering so quickly.
My body, MY decision. I'm Pro-Choice.
Hugs
Jill
Hey Kristine,
I would talk to your doc before stopping the patch...your body has gone through quite a few hormonal changes in a short amount of time, and it may take a few months for you to adjust.