i'm still bleeding
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| Fri, 08-27-2004 - 10:59am |
i read on another message board that you all are the best!
i have a question, and i hope you guys can help me!!
i was othro-cyclen, and decided to switch to Ortho Evra (the patch).
last thursday (08/19/04) i got my period, and put the first patch on, i haven't had any other side effects (except some "dryness") but i'm still bleeding...a little bit, but it's there. and yesterday, i took that patch off, and put on a new one.
sorry if this sounds graphic, but you've all probably heard it all. when i wipe, there's still traces of blood, and when i pee, there's "drops" of blood in the water.
i'm getting a little scared, cause it's never lasted this long, and it's so light.
what could this be? i have a healthy sex life with my hubby.
another thing that started yesterday, and i don't know if it's linked with this, i was getting a sharp pain on my lower abdomen (left side). kinda like if someone were poking me from the inside.
thanks in advance for all your help!

Irregular bleeding is a very common side effect for the first 3-4 cycles when beginning or switching hormonal methods/pills. So I don't think the bleeding is of concern. I don't know what the side pain might be. It might be a good idea to mention it to your doctor. I hope you're feeling better soon. Thanks for posting. Let us know how you like the patch, ok?
Good luck,
Jill
i'll be waiting....to see what happens.