Oops..4got a patch

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Registered: 09-11-2004
Oops..4got a patch
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Sat, 09-11-2004 - 3:10am
Im on Ortho Evra (the patch) and i kinda suck at this whole birth control thing. i did the pills and forgot them all the time so i thought the patch would be easier... ha. im suppose to change my patch on tuesday mornings. So i usually take it off in the shower and then put a new one on after i get out and dry off. Well i forgot to put it back on and didn't put one on until wednesday afternoon. then left friday to visit my boyfriend in the Marines and well... had a lot of sex...with out condoms. Does anyone know what my risks of pregnancy are? Any words of advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Melie
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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 09-11-2004 - 8:43am
Hi melie4303, welcome!

Going a day and a half between patches will definitely decrease your protection. No one can say exactly what your risk is since it will depend on if you ovulated and when you had IC in relation to ovulation. When you miss a day between patches you should use back-up for at least a week while your hormonal protection is restored. If it has been less than 72 hours after the intercourse of concern Emergency Contraception is effective however its effectiveness decreases over time so it is very important that you take EC as soon after the event of concern as possible. Let us know how you're doing, ok?

Take care and good luck,

      Jill

    

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Registered: 09-11-2004
Sat, 09-11-2004 - 1:43pm
Well i think its a little late to take EC cuz its been 6 days since unprotected sex. i don't think that the EC will be very effective. THanks for your help. I'll keep you posted!! Melie