Anyone on The Patch?
#91458 - 07/19/04 07:35 AM
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abby82
Reged: 03/08/04
Posts: 335
Loc: Nevada
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I was just wondering if any of you are on the Ortho Evra Patch or have tried it before? Im supposed to start it today and I keep putting it off. Im a big baby when it comes to trying new things like this, I always worry about the side effects ESPECIALLY since I already have all the IBS problems. Anyways I AM going to put it on in a few hours I just wanted to hear someones experience with it I guess! Thank you!
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Abby,
I have been on the Ortho Evra patch for alittle over two years (hard to remember exactly)
It is the only birth control that has not given me severe side effects and I love it.
The ONLY probelm I have with it is that you get a gross dirt ring around it from the adhesive. Since you can put it under your clothing, that doesn't really matter, though.
It doesn't seem to affect my IBS at all, and it makes my periods more regular.
I hope that you have as good luck as I have had! It is definately not as harsh as other birth control, so it is at least worth a shot.
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Abby,
I've been on the patch for almost a year now. I love it! And I can be sure it is working, since it directly goes to your bloodstream. I read that the pills aren't as effective if you have D. I really haven't noticed any problems that come from wearing the patch.. Good luck!
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Thank you so much for your replies. It definitely makes me feel a lot better about trying it today. Glad to hear that it hasnt made IBS worse for you guys! Thanks again!
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The Patch
#91605 - 07/19/04 03:54 PM
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jules05
Reged: 11/03/03
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Loc: ON, Canada
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Hey,
I just started the patch 3 weeks ago and so far its been fine. I've been on the pill and the depo provera shot and i had side effects from both of them so i thought i'd try the patch. I just stick it on my bum (hehe sorry for the image) but i don't like it showing and in that place, even in my bikini, no one can see it! Cause it does get black around the patch which doesn't look very nice. Hope it all goes well with you, good luck!
Julie
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I've been on the patch for about 8 months now, mostly for the convenience, but also as I was intrigued by the possibility of it easing my IBS symptoms. So far, so good. My symptoms seemed to have eased of late (I'm IBS-C), system's more regular, and periods were a bit heavier for the first couple months, but then back to my regular light flow.
The only little surprise I had with it is that be careful if you soak in a warm bath or hot tub or something, it WILL soak off. I put a Tegaderm patch overtop if I plan on spending time in the water, and that seems to solve it if you put it on first. Other than that (and the sticky edge factor), I've been very happy, and hope you are too! 
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Im glad everyone has had such good experiences with it - I put my first one on today and so far so good! Thank you so much for all your help it made me feel so much better. I hope mine will ease my IBS like it did for some of you! Thanks again 
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I'm bumping this up again - first of all, abby, to see how you're doing on it so far, and second to see if anyone else will respond. I just got the Ortho Evra patch too, and I'm not supposed to start it for about another week and a half, and I'm already nervous about it. Haha. I'm worried about side effects in general (not just IBS symptoms worsening), because (believe it or not!) this is the first time I've ever been on a hormone birth control. I have so many problems with nausea already, I'm really worried it's going to get even worse.
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Re: Casey
#92129 - 07/21/04 01:37 PM
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abby82
Reged: 03/08/04
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Loc: Nevada
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Hey Casey - I was exactly like you about starting the patch. This is my first time ever being on Birth Control too. I actually have had the patches since May but chickened out 2 months in a row! I worry over EVERYTHING especially when it comes to stuff like this - I hate wondering if I will get all the awful side effects. Anyways I almost put it off for another month this time too but then after reading a few of the posts on here that I got I just sucked it up and stuck it on. I sat and worried about what would happen for a minute - then I called my husband and he told me to put in a movie and not to think of it. So anyways I took his advice and ended up not getting a single side effect from it - Ive had it on for 3 days now and feel completely normal. I actually have felt a little bit better than usual. I have heard nothing but good things so far from everyone I talk to also so I would definitely give it a try. Just stick in a movie or something like that right after you put it on and keep your mind off of it! I know thats a lot easier said then done but it worked for me! Good luck!
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