pregnant or not

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-21-2006
pregnant or not
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Thu, 11-23-2006 - 4:52pm
Hi, I am 3 weeks into my cycle, i am due next week for my monthly period, I have been on the Ortho Patch for about 6 months now and evreythign has been great. But the last week or so I have been feeling different. It first started out with my BB's the got really sore and hard. NOt nipple hard but the whole thing, plus they are getting bigger i have been tired, and my lower back has been sore. I have never felt so wierd before, can someone please tell me what is going on?
iVillage Member
Registered: 10-03-2003
Fri, 11-24-2006 - 8:44pm
Well, as far as I know the Patch is very effective birth control. Has the patch always been on you securely? If your period doesn't show up then take a test. Or even if it's shorter or lighter than usual just to be safe.
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Registered: 11-21-2006
Sat, 11-25-2006 - 10:05am

As a matter of fact I read on the internet that if you put the patch in direct light or heat it is only 50% effective.....With that said...I have been using the tanning bed for the last month...

Let me know if that helps..

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Registered: 10-03-2003
Sat, 11-25-2006 - 6:15pm
Well, there is a good chance that your birth control is not effective then. Wait and see if you period comes, because at this point in your cycle your body is either gearing up to implant the fertilized egg or preparing for your period. But if you are going to be tanning on a regular basis or at all in the future I would look into some different birth control. Good luck.
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