What is the patch like?
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What is the patch like?
| Tue, 10-26-2004 - 4:27pm |
Has anyone tried the patch? Does it make your skin itchy where you put it on?
Does it fall off in the shower? How would you compare it to other bc?
Does it fall off in the shower? How would you compare it to other bc?
Phew, 20 questions!
Thanks to all of you that respond :)

The cons are that it does occasionally irritate the skin, and I found there is really only one or two places it is comfortable to wear all the time. ( I wear my patch right above my bikini line, alternative sides). It also can get the same "grunge" that a bandaid would get after wearing one for a week.
It doesnt generally fall off though, unless something literally rips it off. My period isnt as precise as it was on the pill either, which isnt too bad though. (Just not down to the hour).
Another thing is having to explain the patch. When I first started seeing the guy I am dating, he though I was trying to quit smoking. So- if you are trying to conceal the fact you are on birth control - this is not right for you.
I am considering switching to the shot or another form of the pill this next gyno - however, I did overall approve of the effectiveness of the patch. Hope this helps.
<3cari
Oh and a good way to remove all that "grunge" from the bandaid, is to dip a q-tip in rubbing alcohol and wipe it away.
Thanks Again!
May
I put my patch on my lower abdomen, switching between the right & left sides. My doc had directed me to put it either on my lower ab or on my backside right above my toosh, whichever was the flatest. My best friend also went on the patch, since she was a little heavier than I am, she put her patch on her backside. She also loved it very much!
I have recently switched bc's to the nouvo ring - you only have to think about that 1x/month!! :)
I hope any info I gave helps you make your decision!
- Katy
thanks!