Has anyone ever started their period early on the orthro evra birth control patch? before you took it off?
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I wish I could help you, because I have a similar problem.  I just put on my new patch yesterday.  I am supposed to be patch free NEXT monday and begin my period NEXT week, but I started my period today! Is this normal??  Should I tell my doctor? Yeesh.
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I've been on the ring for about 3 years.  I love it.  I actually chose not to get my period at all so I cange it the 1st of every month.  My OB said it was fine to go without getting my period at all or I can go every three months...at the end of my third month I would take it out for a week then put a new one in on the 1st as usual.  But I had stopped using it back in April since my husband and I had decided to try to have another baby.  I noticed that my sex drive has increased a bit since I am no longer using it...I had realized during the 3 years of using it, that my sex drive had slowly decreased,  I thought it was because I had a baby and I was tired and stressed with work, my daughter and keeping up the house.  But I think now that the birthcontrol had a little to do with it too.  But other then that the Nuva-Ring was GREAT...at first my husband felt it...but after a few times he didnt even notice it.  Good Luck!
884190
Nothing serious - as soon as you take off the patch your body is not getting the hormones (progestrin & estrogen) it needs to prevent you from ovulating.  Once the patch has been off for 24 hours, your body will start a so-called cycle aka break-thru bleeding.\n\nInstructions straight from their website read as follows:\n\nFor less than 24 hours: Try to reapply your patch or apply a new patch immediately. No backup contraception is needed and your "Patch Change Day" will remain the same.\n\nFor more than 24 hours, or if you are not sure for how long: Start a new 4-week cycle immediately by applying a new patch. You now have a new Day 1 and a new "Patch Change Day". You must use backup contraception, such as a condom, spermicide or a diaphragm, for the first week of your new cycle because you may become pregnant during this time.\n\n\nJust so long as you used back-up, you will be okay.  Your body is just adjusting to the hormones.  If however, you did not use back-up, you had better get a pregnancy test.
302348
If you're on the pill, you can just start your new pack when your period is supposed to start.  Many doctors now say it's OK to bypass periods when you're on the pill.\n\nALWAYS check with your doctor first, of course. ;-)
705161
oh yeah this definately rings a bell with me.my poor shrink was playing guinea pig with me when i was on the pill trying to find an anti depressant that works.so what i did is i went back to my clinic and told them to put me on ortho tri cyclen it comes in two kinds the regular or ortho tri cyclen low i would ask your gyno about that.i noticed when i was on ortho i felt better
883065
Honestly, no. When I was on Yasmin I felt like you do now on Ortho Lo. However, if you're wanting a low dose pill, I'd try it for a few months to see if it helps, we're all different and my hormones are all screwed up. Try keeping a journal on how you feel while taking it to see if you have any changes. If you are still feeling like you do now, talk to your doctor again. There are many birth control options other than just the pills. \nGood luck, I hope you feel better soon.
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I got massive headaches when I was on the pill. When I started taking depo within a few months my periods stopped altogether. I might have two or three very light days a year. I've been on it for three years and haven't had any issues. I'm sorry to hear that other people have had problems, but for me it has worked really well.
970583
eww, the ring just grosses me out.  if its already been that much of a problem, then do the pill.  i take ortho cyclen and havnt had any problems. good luck
443458
I was on Yasmin and when I needed to not be on my period my doctor recommended that I skip the inactive pills and go straight to the new pack.  I did this a couple of times because I had a big test at school (I have endometriosis too and the periods are painful) and didn't want to be on a period.  I found that I got even more headaches and was extremely moody.  I also had more pelvic pain which is most likely associated with the endo.
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I started my pills a week or so after my last period. My doctor said because I wasn't pregnant, it was okay to start whenever I felt like it. It eventually regulated my hormones so I got back on track anyway.
184146
I think I have tried just about every form of pill and patch they make.  The patch works just as well.  However, it left a red square on my body for several days after being removed (turns out I'm allergic to the glue they use to make it stick for a week).  There were times when it would fall off before the week was up.  \n\nI stick with the pill.  I prefer yasmin...low dose no weight gain.
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Yes and spotting .. give it a few months and you will go back to normal... if not you may need to have your pill adjusted.
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If you are still bleeding(not breakthrough bleeding) and your on the birth control. Call your dr or ob/gyn right away that is not right. \n\nDo you mean yasmin 28 birth control? Its better if you take it the same time of day i've taken it our the next day because I forgot. \n\nNausea, vomiting, headache, stomach cramping/bloating, dizziness, vaginal discomfort/irritation, increased vaginal fluids, or breast tenderness/enlargement may occur. Acne may improve or get worse. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. If you miss 2 periods in a row (or 1 period if the pill has not been used properly), contact your doctor for a pregnancy test.
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Try the nuvaring instead... the patch is getting a lot of bad press these days as they are seeing women with clotting problems and other issues. I noticed that I had mood issues with the patch too... Here is a link for the ring. http://www.nuvaring.com/Consumer/index.asp?guid={D5FFD642-E3C3-4711-A054-8F8294457DDC}&sid=962072213
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I've been on it for about a year and a half. The first three months were kind of rough with break-through bleeding and the like. After that it's been smooth sailing. I admit I did gain a little weight when I started on it. I have also noticed the PMS symptoms when I take the white filler pills are pretty harsh and I bleed a lot more than I did when I was not on Seasonale. There are both positives and negatives and I'm sure everyone is different. For me, the three months sans period is worth the couple days of discomfort and the minimal weight gain.
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I didn't have my period for 13yrs straight!!All injections of Provera,birth control pills,and painful tests,found nothing wrong,and didn't work.I resumed a normal cycle after getting to a healthy wieght and not worrying.It was found that I wasn't ovulating...my estrogen levels never fluctuated[which has you ovulate]Stress,low wieght,excessive exercise...can cause a woman not to ovulate.Do the tests to make sure there is nothing really wrong,pray[because it relieves stress and works]and take it from me...I have a 25yr old and 6yr old [born after my period resumed...41,and on the pill]My 6yr old is the most perfectly normal child in every way...but a definate surprise.God Bless.
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Honestly I wouldn't worry.  If it's weighing on you, then call and ask your doctor, but it's quite normal for periods to be shorter in duration and much lighter (and sometimes even non-existant) when you're on the pill.