Girls: Contraceptive patch. Pro's and Con's?
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I love it! I have used it for years and never had a problem. The pill and I do not get along.0
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I used to use the patch. It was nice not to have to worry about taking a pill everyday. But the one thing is you had to be careful where you put the patch, as it had to stay on all week, and you can't use the exact same spot every time. So I rotated where I put it - one week on the right, the next on the left. I was quite happy on it for almost 5 years.0
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I used to use the patch. It was nice not to have to worry about taking a pill everyday. But the one thing is you had to be careful where you put the patch, as it had to stay on all week, and you can't use the exact same spot every time. So I rotated where I put it - one week on the right, the next on the left. I was quite happy on it for almost 5 years.
I heard about that! Where do you put yours?
And does it go really gross like a plaster does? lol0 -
I love it! I have used it for years and never had a problem. The pill and I do not get along.
Pills are a pain! Can't be bothered trying anymore now.0 -
I really like it. I've been using it for about 3 years. Once you find the places where you like to put it, it is easy. I struggled for the first few months but I know most people do when starting any type of birth control. Sever headaches and anxiety when I put the first patch on for the month. Now my body expects it and I don't get headaches anymore.0
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I knew three people that used it. Less than a year later, all three had little ones. Maybe they all did something wrong, but that is quite a failure rate!0
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I just had my annual appointment, and my OB-GYN told me that the patch causes more blood clots than any other form of birth control. She said that their office has actually stopped prescribing it to anyone and is encouraging their patients to move onto another form of birth control. I use the ring and really love it—seems weird initially, but I've been on it for over a year and don't even think about it.0
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I used a patch for a couple of months and it made me feel crazy LOL. It made me feel nervous most of the time and edgey. I'm sure it would have evened out if I gave it time, but I couldn't give it that chance.
I have a Paragard IUD now and love it! It's so nice to not have to think about taking a pill everyday.0 -
Don't really have anything to say except........I got pregnant with my son on the patch (yes I used it correctly)0
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I knew three people that used it. Less than a year later, all three had little ones. Maybe they all did something wrong, but that is quite a failure rate!
haha oh no! i don't want kids. yet!0 -
I got pregnant on the pill, so somethings just don't work for everyone. I will say that my doctor told me it becomes less effective for people over 150 pounds, so i have been working hard to drop this weight.0
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I loved the patch for 7 months, then I got pregnant with #1. planned for #2. 6 months later, on the pill, pregnant again with #3. Apparently birth control doesn't work well for this super fertile couple! And yes, always used correctly.0
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Don't really have anything to say except........I got pregnant with my son on the patch (yes I used it correctly)
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The patch doesn't work if you weigh over a certain amount.
I had Mirena IUD for three years and it made me gain and made it impossible to lose weight, but I loved everything else about it and not everyone experiences that particular side effect. There are a million different pills you can try and there's the ring, too. Or just condoms.0 -
The patch doesn't work if you weigh over a certain amount.
I had Mirena IUD for three years and it made me gain and made it impossible to lose weight, but I loved everything else about it and not everyone experiences that particular side effect. There are a million different pills you can try and there's the ring, too. Or just condoms.
i'm 158lbs. I'll ask when i see the nurse. I don't like things that get inserted lol0 -
My girlfriend got pregnant on the patch.
I have a Mirena, I love the fact that you dont have to worry about it for 5 years( or take it out if you want to), no period anymore, and so cheap too( I paid $40 co-pay when placed it and thats it. I mean 5 years of BC for $40, you can never beat that).
My second favorite was Nuva-Ring..But that slips out sometime when you..ya know what I mean..
So far Mirena has been my favorite.0 -
I have been using the patch since forever. No children, no blood clots, no side effects. I love only having to remember to change it once per week. If I had to remember to take a pill every day I would have 20 children by now lol. My doctor told me that since I have been on it with no side effects that she is not worried about the risk of clots. I put the patch on my butt (alternating cheeks:) ) and have never had a problem with it falling off. It's just like a bandaid.0
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I have the Paraguard iud. Love it! No artifical hormones. No babies. I've had it for almost 7 years now. It lasts for 10 yrs before I have to get a new one. I think next time I'm going to go with Essure. Like the IUD but permanent. I don't like messing with hormones. I was on the pill for years and I even got pregnant on it with my first daughter.0
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