I just put on my first ortho evra patch
today and i'm not sure if it is normal for
the sides to be slightly wrinkled. It
dosen't stay completely flat on my skin.
Is this a problem?? Will water get in or
will it be less effective because of
this?! Please help me if you use ortho
evra. I want to do this right from the
beginning to make sure it works like it is
supposed to! Thank you so much!
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mandilyn
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Posts: 158 Location: WI
Posted: 04-12-05 18:57pm
I just stopped using ortho evra last month
b/c the edges and corners would lift up.
It stuck to my clothing and irritated my
skin too. Everyone I know that uses it
also has wrinkles in theirs. I would
always find myself pressing on the
corners. It can be less effective if the
whole thing doesn't have contact with your
skin. It won't be any less effective if
it gets wet so don't take it off to take a
shower or anything (i had a friend do
that...Stupid)! Be sure to use a back-up
method for about the 1st month. If after
a couple of months you don't like it you
can always switch! :)
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xkjo9x
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Posts: 3
Posted: 04-13-05 16:53pm
Hey! Thanks for letting me know about hat
because I was worried about water getting
in through the creases on the edges and
making it less effective! Why is it
necessary to use a back up method though?
Dosent the packaging say that if you
start it on the first day of your period
that it is immediately effective?
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mandilyn
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Posts: 158 Location: WI
Posted: 04-13-05 17:21pm
You're right, I was assuming you started
the sunday after your period. If you
start on the first day of your period,
then you don't need a back-up method. If
you had started the sunday after you
would. But the directions also say you
must start within the first 24 hours of
your period or you will need to use a
back-up. :)
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jen12
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Apr 2005 Posts: 4 Location: Long Island
Ortho Folding Edges Posted: 04-20-05 19:57pm
I have noticed that if you rub the patch
for a few seconds right after putting it
on and you also choose a pretty flat spot
(shoulder) it seems to stay down much
better.
