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Q: Irregular bleeding on birth control patch

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 9th, 2008

i was just wondering if you can help my as ive been on evera patch for over 2 years every time i have to take me patch off 2 days later i have my period but for some reason i have till got my patch on and i have started my period a 6 early do i still need to take my patch for my 7 day break or take it off now and is this normal to start period early as this as never happend to me before thanks

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on February 19th, 2008

Birth Control Answer A3688

As I understand your question, you have gotten your period 6 days before you took off the contraceptive patch instead of after patch removal. Given the data you provided, you can wear the patch as long as prescribed no matter if you are bleeding now. If irregular bleeding continues, you can consult your gynecologist.

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