Ortho Evra Concerns

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Registered: 10-23-2003
Ortho Evra Concerns
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Sat, 06-12-2004 - 3:00pm
I'm 20 years old, have been on Ortho Evra for going on two months now. And I am seriously confused about some things, even though the doctor did discuss some side effects to me. The first month there was light bleeding, spotting, etc, the normal with first starting the patch. However, the first week I was on the patch, the condom broke. My 2nd period while on the patch was 2 weeks earlier than due. And it was extremely light. This is week 6 that I have been on the patch. Last week I started feeling really tired, couldn't even get out of bed some mornings. Naps were always near. My breasts started to hurt badly, even though they didn't hurt during the first month of the patch. And they still hurt of course. I've got some abdominal cramps, and for the past 3 days I've been feeling ill quite a bit. Smells are just totally setting me off into fits almost. And the odd thing is, right after my 2nd period, all the bleeding/spotting completely stopped. Is there any advice out there for me as to what might be going on? I was on the pill 4 years ago, and was on it 2 months, with continuous bleeding. Everything the opposite of now. Help please, anything. Thank you.....

ajr_83@gbpackersfan.com

Amanda

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Registered: 06-06-2004
Sat, 06-12-2004 - 4:56pm
Hmm. It's hard to say why your period came 2 weeks early. But the rest sounds to me like normal side effects of the hormones in the patch, pill, etc. 6 weeks isn't much time for your system to calm down. The new hormones are probably throwing it out of wack and it'll take a bit to settle down. Of course, I would watch your side effects closely. If it's getting to a point where you are more than just a little concerned or it's starting to impare your daily routine, then I'd at least inquire with health care professional.