Patch or the pills

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Registered: 05-20-2004
Patch or the pills
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Sun, 10-10-2004 - 9:16pm
Which do you all think is the best patch or pill?

I was on the pill before, but I got off of them because I was to young and I only was on the pills for about 3 months. So that is the only thing I tried. I have heard about the patch and some say that the patch gives you a rash from the glue. And the pills is kind of hard to keep up wiih. So what do you all think patch or pill??????????/


Thanks

Rosie

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Registered: 08-11-2004
Sun, 10-10-2004 - 9:46pm
It all depends on how your memory is, and how important it is that you avoid getting pregnant. If you can remember to take the pill every day on time without ever missing, then it can work well for you. If you miss a lot, then it won't protect you very well. If you aren't sure you can remember, then you should have a method you don't have to think about daily. Lots of women use the patch with no problems, but if you did have problems with the glue, then there's also the Nuvaring. It's even easier than the patch since you leave it in place for three weeks at a time.