I recently started using the patch, and
then took it off, once I started
researching it. I was wondering if anyone
else used it, and whether you think it is
safe or not. I was thinking "great this
would be easy" but perhaps it is not worth
it. I would like your opinions on it.
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tamblondie
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Mar 2007 Posts: 3 Location: WISCONSIN
Re: the Patch Posted: 03-20-07 13:31pm
I ALSO WAS TAKING IT...LOVED IT.. BUT,WHEN
IT CAME TO A REFILL ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO MY
DR. WOULDN'T REFILL... BECAUSE OF
PRECAUTIONS!!! NOW ON PILL SUCKS!
april3
wrote:
I recently started using the
patch, and then took it off, once I
started researching it. I was wondering if
anyone else used it, and whether you think
it is safe or not. I was thinking "great
this would be easy" but perhaps it is not
worth it. I would like your opinions on
it.
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Tylanas
Especially EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Posts: 12985
Thanks: 3
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Posted: 03-20-07 17:52pm
The patch has similar risks as the pill;
it just gets more tv time about those
risks.
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feddupp
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posts: 5 Location: CT
Patch Posted: 04-19-07 16:56pm
I was on the patch for over a year and
LOVED IT!! The risk is only slightly
greater than others. If it works for you
then stay with it. I only stopped because
my boyfriend had a vesectimy and there is
no way I 'm getting pregnant. I recently
started with bad migraines and actually am
considering going back on it. My OB wants
me to try seasonique but I have had such
great outcomes with the patch that I think
I'm just going to go back on that. I never
gained wieght, it controlled my cramps and
made my periods shorter. With every other
birth control I got very sick to the piont
where I almost threw up but never with the
patch. My breasts swelled up the first
three months but if I iced them it was
fine.
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