thoughts on the patch?
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thoughts on the patch?
| Tue, 08-10-2004 - 2:15pm |
Any opinions out there on the patch? I just started it and have been getting headaches (never had any side effects with the pill). Then I read an article about an 18 year old who died from a blood clot because of the patch (my rational mind knows that the chances of that are so slim, but it still really spooked me). I really like the convenience of the patch but I am starting to think maybe it hasn't been around long enough to know if it is really safe.
anyone else have patch experiences?

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the convience was wonderful, once a week. this was the first time that ever had remembered to take my birth control on time. but the side effects were not worth the problems for me or for my family and friends.
now i am on the ortho LO....we will see how this goes.
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For the past week and a half (AF arrives next week), my breasts have been really sore. No other changes, just really sore. Last month, I had more cramps than I have had in years. My periods are still as regular as they were on the pill (one of my main reasons for starting the pill in the first place), but they are considerably heavier and last about a day longer. :-(
On top of that, my insurance doesn't cover the patch so I am paying almost $40 a month instead of the $7 co-pay for my pills... Hmmm...
I do enjoy the convenience of not having to remember to take the pill every day at the same time, but the negatives are adding up and I am going back to the old reliable. :-)
I am planning to switch back to the pill as soon as possible.
When I first went on it I would have a stomach ache on patch day, but that went away after a couple weeks. I haven't had any problems, the only time it ever came off was when I applied it to wet skin. After I wiped down my skin and re-applied it stayed very well. I don't mind the lint ring. I put it on my abdomen and, as directed, switch sides every week. It's covered by my bikini and underwear and the ring scrubs off(or peels off) very easily.
I personally was concerned I would get preggers because the package says I'm a little over the weight limit, but it's been two years and I haven't yet.
One of the perks is that when you are done taking it you will get preggers. This was important to me since I'm only on it till my husband and I want children. With other methods I would have a longer wait for the product to leave my system.
I think that if you don't mind the lint ring (which you get with any band-aid) and the getting preggers as soon as you quit taking it, it is a wonderful product.
I had regular menstral cycles- a little lighter- but nothing out of the ordinary. It does however take your body a few days to get used to it and when you take it off, it takes a couple of days for yout to start becasue the body is ridding of the hormones. So don't be frightened if you don't start for 2-3 days after you take it off.
Plus it seemed that the hormones distributed better in my system then the pills- I was less irritable and moody- we all like that!!
I'll never go back to the pills. Patches for me now!
I have been a user since 97 (with time off for 2 children).
Just got my injection yesterday as a matter of fact.
With the pill..yeast issues.
Depo...nothing except no periods and I can live with that : )
Good luck!
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