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sparklypixie12
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Sep 2003
Posts: 3099
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Contraceptive Patch
Posted: 09-17-03 14:28pm
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I'm just wondering if anyone knbows
anything about the new patch-evra and can
tell me about it
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nikki_caro
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Aug 2003
Posts: 4921
Location: Right here at work!
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Posted: 09-17-03 14:32pm
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I know, I just got some! Well I havent
taken it just yet because my gyno said I
should put it on the first day of my
period to work right away. And in each
suppy comes 3 patches. You put one patch
a week, and the week of your period wear
nothing. You place it on the back of you
neck, your thigh or other places it allows
you. They are very effective like the
pill too. And if one happens to fall of
(which it shouldnt) you can call the
company and they will supply a new box for
free.
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patchgirl
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Sep 2003
Posts: 1
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Ortho-evra Contraceptive Patch
Posted: 09-25-03 14:42pm
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I started using the patch about 2 months
ago. I love everything about it except
that it makes me nauseaus (sp?) every time
I start a new one. At the beginning of a
new four week cycle I actually start
vomiting about 24 hours after starting the
patch again. It has gotten better each
time, didn't throw up this time, just
nauseaus. They stick really well and you
only have to think about them one time a
week (usually sundays). I would
definitely recommend them to others.
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nikki_caro
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Aug 2003
Posts: 4921
Location: Right here at work!
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Posted: 09-25-03 14:53pm
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Oh no, I hate throwing up! I didnt know
they make you do that! The only reason is
because everytime I throw up, I guess I
force to hard or something, but my eyes
get red, and I get a rashy looking thing
around my eyes! I look like a weirdo!
The doctor said its a popped blood vessel
or something. Aww man. Oh well. I guess
ill have to fight it then!!!
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Darling
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Sep 2003
Posts: 875
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Nikki
Posted: 09-25-03 21:14pm
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Nikki, I was thinking about getting on the
patch myself since I cant rely on myself
to take the pills everyday. I was
wondering if you experienced any weight
gain on it?
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nikki_caro
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Joined: 22 Aug 2003
Posts: 4921
Location: Right here at work!
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Posted: 09-26-03 10:36am
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Nope I started today, and the doctor says
there is no weight gain. Maybe some
nausea but thats about it. Its pretty
much the same thing as the pill. This was
best for me because I will never remember
to take a pill everyday. And since I
started friday, I replace it every friday
until my period starts again. I would
rather recommend the patch since its so
easy, and with insurance I only pay like
$35. And the doc gave me a free
replacement incase one falls off. The
company gives you a month free if it does
that so I like it!
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Heather_Lynn
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Oct 2003
Posts: 2
Location: Pullman
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the Patch
Posted: 10-01-03 16:55pm
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I've been on the patch for about 3 months
now...I like it...But i'm kind of having
my doubts about it right now because I
think I may be pregnant. I purposely got
on the patch so this wouln'd happen, but
somehow I think it did. I guess the
patch is reliable and maybe i'm just
stressing out over nothing, but it is
possible to get pregnant while on the
patch, or pill for that matter. As far as
I know you're only supposed to put the
patch on your lower abdomin, your butt, or
your shoulder. My doctor said no neck or
thigh, it won't work if it's placed there.
I recommend it, just take extra
precautions.
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kstyle
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Oct 2003
Posts: 14
Location: North Carolina
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the Patch Help! Did I Have a Miscarrige Or Something
Posted: 10-14-03 15:24pm
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Before I started the patch my periods
were: heavy first 3 days then lighten up
just a little the next 4 days by the 6th
day its practically off..\
i start the patch 8 days ago when my
period started my period has been on
strong the whole eight days with cramps
more on one side and back pain, is this a
normal side effect of the patch 
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nikki_caro
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Aug 2003
Posts: 4921
Location: Right here at work!
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Posted: 10-14-03 15:36pm
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The cramps are from your period, but the
patch regulates your hormones and makes it
normal. So that way it not all funky.
You might want to check with your doc if
you feel its a miscariage but I think your
fine. You might get some nausea too from
it. Good luck!
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kstyle
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Oct 2003
Posts: 14
Location: North Carolina
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the Patch>ok
Posted: 10-14-03 16:09pm
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Thanks I felt a little sick since i've
been using the patch but I know thats a
common side effect I just never
experienced bleeding more the 7 days
untill the patch so I didn't know if that
was something to worry about, oh no I
don't think its severe as a misscarrige,
your right its probably just my body
getting use to the hormones. 
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Ree2003K
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Oct 2003
Posts: 2
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Posted: 10-15-03 09:23am
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I have just recently got off of the patch
because of a 20 pound weight gain. I am
now talking ortho-low it is the pill but
in a lower dosage because the other mad me
sick
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kstyle
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Oct 2003
Posts: 14
Location: North Carolina
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Birth Control Horror
Posted: 10-15-03 20:01pm
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Did anyone who tryed the patch experience
heavy bleeding longer then a seven day
period, cause this is my first time trying
the patch and im still having cramps and
bleeding  and its
driving me crazy!!!!
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nikki_caro
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Aug 2003
Posts: 4921
Location: Right here at work!
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Posted: 10-16-03 10:44am
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You should ask your doc. I havent heard
of that though.
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kstyle
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Oct 2003
Posts: 14
Location: North Carolina
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the Patch
Posted: 10-16-03 10:53am
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Thanks for the advice, because I was
wondering if I should go to the doctor im
still bleeding and I was suppose to go off
4 days ago so i'll just ask the doc is
this ok
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nikki_caro
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Aug 2003
Posts: 4921
Location: Right here at work!
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Posted: 10-16-03 10:55am
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Yeah, you might have to change the patch
maybe, im not sure. But call in. Good
luck!
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Sparkles412
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 65
Location: NY
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Re: Ortho-evra Contraceptive Patch
Posted: 11-04-03 17:47pm
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| patchgirl
wrote: | | i started using the patch
about 2 months ago. I love everything
about it except that it makes me nauseaus
(sp?) every time I start a new one. At
the beginning of a new four week cycle I
actually start vomiting about 24 hours
after starting the patch again. It has
gotten better each time, didn't throw up
this time, just nauseaus. They stick
really well and you only have to think
about them one time a week (usually
sundays). I would definitely recommend
them to
others. |
did you get sick the first day you had the
patch on, i've been on it since sunday,
and I haven't felt anything yet, except
for headaches and irritation where the
patch is?
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chellmonkey
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Apr 2004
Posts: 6
Location: neverland
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Posted: 04-23-04 08:03am
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I've been on it for 10 months now and 5
months ago started feeling sick with
headaches and heavy cramps and very hot
with every patch change but mostly aroun
the time I start a new cycle. I've also
gained 25 lbs. I'm getting off when I
have my yearly in june. I would have to
say I don't reccomend it but the side
effects are diff for everyone.
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vanessa_h44
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Apr 2004
Posts: 6
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Posted: 04-29-04 22:49pm
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Just wondering if anybody could answer my
slightly related question...
I've heard that after removing the patch
it leaves a brown mark, and the next patch
has to be placed in a different area. Can
anybody who uses the evra patch tell me
how long the brown marks stays for? (i'm
hoping its not permanent!)
thanks xxx
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chellmonkey
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Apr 2004
Posts: 6
Location: neverland
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Posted: 04-30-04 08:15am
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Where the patch was it leaves a sticky
residue that can be taken off with baby
oil or in the shower with a little bit of
scrubbing. But it does not leave a brown
mark. Yes you do have to place the patch
in a diff area because it could cause skin
irritation. I hope this helps.
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vanessa_h44
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Apr 2004
Posts: 6
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Posted: 05-01-04 00:54am
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Thanks a lot, that did help.
I have been prescribed the evra patch by
my doctor (after trying two unsuccessful
contraceptive pills; microgynon and
cilest) and I am quite wary about it,
however from reading these posts the
possible side effects seem to be similar
to the pill, so I am slightly reassured
that it shouldn't be too big a change. My
doctor told me if the side effects are
bad, she'll put me on a mini-pill to try
that out.
I cant wait until they put a reliable male
pill on the market!
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