THE PATCH...having period how long?

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Registered: 05-11-2004
THE PATCH...having period how long?
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Wed, 08-04-2004 - 9:12am
Well i posted the other week that i had not gotten my period and i was on my patch free week...well on the other sunday it was day to take out patch and keep off and then i got my period on friday...it is now wednesday and its been 6 days with my period. I mean it's definitely not as heavy as when i wasnt on bc...but it keeps showing up. I understand that it's because im adjusting to the hormones...I havent even had side effects except for some nausea (a little) on my patch day..and breat tenderness. I just see that i have to wear like a tampon but for light days because its only a little bit here and there. If anyone uses that patch please let me know how long it took yer period to finish. Back in my June cycle i was not on bc and somehow my period lasted for like 8 days soo i figure maybe its just my body adjusting to everything all together. Someone please let me know what experience you had.

Thank You
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 08-04-2004 - 3:44pm
I've had one period on the patch so far and it lasted about 5 days. Naturally mine last about 7. On the pill they lasted about 3-4.