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Q: What Are the Birth Control Patches????
asked by: daddys_girl on October 3rd, 2003
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I was wondering what the birth control patches are and how they work. I know the only true way to protect urself from getting pregnant is not to have sex at all, but I am one of those stubborn teens. Anywayz, I was wondering about the birth control patches I have bin hearing about. My friend was on the pill and the first couple of weeks she was throwing up and then she said that if you skip a pill than u can bleed for about a week!!! I dont really wanna be that way, so does the patch do this as well, and what effects does it have. I am only 16 and I understand the consequences of having sex, but then I am trying to protect myself so if anyone has any information pls help!!!
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hotlilcheerleader
replied on October 3rd, 2003
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Same thing as the pill, but you can wear one patch for up to a week. Side effects include dizziness, blood clots, temporary infertility after you stop using it along with all effects of the pill including the heavy mentruation if stopped using.

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daddys_girl
replied on October 3rd, 2003
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Thanx
But why the blood clots and stuff I dont really understand that part. How long do you have to stay on this patch as well??? Thanx for the help
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nikki_caro
replied on October 6th, 2003
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Hey the pill is pretty much the same thing as the patch. Im on the patch and I just change it once a week on the same day and the last week, which I have my period I dont wear anything. I havent had clots or anything. Its pretty much ok, except I get alot of nausea. Like I feel like throwing up all the time. And it doesnt make me too hungry! Which is a good thing! I like it. I just wish there was no nausea!
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