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2ferano
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 Dec 2003
Posts: 3717
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Posted: 05-03-04 11:11am
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Yeah, I never got a brown mark, but my
skin underneath the patch smelled so
incredibly bad. Just like wearing a
bandaid for a week and then taking it off.
Gross.
I personally hated the patch. And the
hormones in it were not right for me
anyway. I tried six pills this last time
before I found one which worked and gave
me no side effects. It can be a grueling
process, but well worth it when you find a
pill right for you!
I heard a couple of years ago that they
developed a male "pill" but they still
had to do studies.
Most men would still expect us to be the
ones to worry about it though.
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sweetdiego7
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 35
Location: CA
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Posted: 05-03-04 11:42am
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I've been on the patch for 4 months, the
first was crappy cuz of the spotting and
all that. Since then its been great,
only side affect, it increased my weight
gain, which im sure I still would have had
cuz im working instead of having time to
walk and stuff.
Since then i've loved it.........Of course
since then I havent had sex...Ugh! Lol
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megbu36
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Jan 2005
Posts: 5
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Question
Posted: 01-10-05 11:11am
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I just started the patch and i'm not sure
of the best location to put it. I know
it depends on the user but I was wondering
for some ideas.
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lynlyn
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 2
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Evra
Posted: 01-13-05 01:26am
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I just started the patch and I don't like
it very much so far. I just started my
2nd month, so i'm on my 4th patch (well,
5th because my last one fell completely
off). So far, every patch has come lose
at the edges or fallen right off. I only
apply them to clean, dry skin and so far
only to my bottom. I just put the 5th one
on my upper arm but now I can't wear short
sleeve shirts. It is really annoying me.
Has anyone else had this problem?
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megbu36
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Jan 2005
Posts: 5
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Posted: 01-13-05 08:01am
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Well so far its the first patch i've tried
and my backside doesn't work at all. I'm
goign to try my lower back next and see
what happens.
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lynlyn
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Jan 2005
Posts: 2
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Posted: 01-14-05 11:14am
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According to the info that came with the
path you are only supposed to apply it to
your bottom, stomach, or upper arm.
Otherwise I would put it on my lower back
too
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megbu36
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Jan 2005
Posts: 5
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Posted: 01-14-05 11:18am
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Oh my package it mentioned upper torso as
well
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wakkochic17
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Mar 2004
Posts: 494
Location: South Carolina
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Posted: 01-14-05 15:05pm
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They say upper torso but they really mean
upper torso on your back (i.E. Shoulder
blade area). They say not to put it on
or around your breasts. As for your
lower back.. I guess it depends on what
each individual calls lower back versus
your bottom. My rule of thumb would be
to put it below where your underwear sits
and you're probably ok. I have never had
mine come lose, but I have had it wrinkle
up..
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desperate housewife
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Jan 2005
Posts: 2
Location: here
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Adverse Reaction to the Patch
Posted: 01-19-05 14:43pm
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My daughter tried the patch this past
summer. She used it for 3 months. In
oct. She had a cerebral venus thrombosis
(blood clot in the brain) and two small
strokes. Her Dr. Says that it was most
likely caused by the ortho evra birth
control patch. She is 19 years old.
She did not smoke. Her life is now a
hell of pain and pills. She has had to
take a leave of absence from school. If
you have a sudden sever headache or a pain
in your leg, get to a Dr. Or er
immediately. :(
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