the patch

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-01-2003
the patch
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Mon, 08-30-2004 - 3:01pm
Hi,

I have been on the patch for two months now and am in my second week of the third month. I can't find my third patch and need to go get an extra one. I was wondering though if I were to not put it on in time, like say a day or two after my patch change day, would I get my period even though it's only my second week? I would assume I would, but I just want to check. Thanks.
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
In reply to: zealand5
Mon, 08-30-2004 - 5:24pm
Hi zealand5, welcome!

Can you call your doc and have an Rx for a replacement patch phoned in to your pharmacy? You might get your period if you miss a day or two and you will loose your protection. If you miss a day between patches you should use back-up for at least 7 days while your protection is being restored. This info is in the literature that came with your patches. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-31-2004
In reply to: zealand5
Tue, 08-31-2004 - 1:44pm
To be on the patch, don't you have to keep going to the doctor to get more and more patches?
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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: zealand5
Thu, 09-02-2004 - 1:56pm
No - it's a perscription. You just get it refilled at the pharmacy like any other medication.
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-04-2004
In reply to: zealand5
Thu, 09-02-2004 - 2:03pm
i'm not positive but i think i read that the patch has enough hormones for 8 days so if you are one day late your ok but anymore then that you are not protected.