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What is the average life of sperm after ejaculation outside the body?
How Long After Ejaculation Sperm Live Sperm exposed to room air on clothing, bed linens or toilet seats lose motility (the...
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Are the chances of getting pregnant lower if the man ejaculated before intercourse?
I would not worry about it, put it out of your mind. The vaginal fluids are acidic and cause sperm to die - a thin residue has...
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How long does birth control stay in your system once you have stopped taking it?
up to 2 days maximum. from the first day you don't take a pill, do not count on it to prevent pregnancy. If you have unprotected...
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Can a girl be pregnant while using the patch and still be having her period?
Pregnant While Using Patch If you're on the patch and getting a period, you are more than likely not pregnant. ...
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Can you pregnant the week after you stop using the patch birth control?
Anytime you are not taking any type of birth control, you are at risk. It all depends on when you ovulate and every woman is...
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How does a woman get pregnant while on the patch without taking it off?
Getting Pregnant While Using the Patch No birth control product is 100% effective. "User error" can contribute to product...
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Can your boyfriend ejaculate in you when you're on the birth control patch and when does the patch start to work?
Yes,he can but ONLY after you have been on the patch for 1 COMPLETE month.My boyfriend and i got pregnant during the 1st weeks...
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Could you be pregnant if you're on the patch and it hasn't fallen off but you're having symptoms of pregnancy?
there is always the possibility because there is a difference in the effective rate (posted on the box) and typical use. If you...
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Is it normal to skip the first period after using the patch?
It may not be normal but it isn't uncommon. The same thing happened to me and I was not pregnant. My doctor told me sometimes...
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How long does it take for the contraceptives in the patch to leave your body?
I'm not as familiar with the patch as I am the pill, but you can get pregnant the day after you stop taking the pill. So I...
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How long do you have to wear the ortho evera patch for it to be effective in preventing pregnancy?
im not a medical professional but this is what i would suggest. if you are currently using birth control and you are switching...
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What is the possibility of someone on the birth control patch getting pregnant if they have sex the day after their period week and didn't put the patch back on?
You most likely were not fertile on day 7 of your cycle, though it's always possible. If you've been using birth control/patch...
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When should you start using the ortho-evera patch?
WHEN TO START If this is the first time you are using ORTHO EVRA, wait until the day you get your menstrual period. The day you...
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How effective is ortho evra?
It is 99% effective when used correctly.
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If you skipped a week of the Ortho Patch can you become pregnant if you have sex the following week?
If you are talking about a week that you should normally have the patch, you can be at risk because you need to have that patch...
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How soon after putting on the birth control patch can you have sex?
If you talked to your doctor they usually tell you to wait a full 4 weeks before having unprotected sex. Plus everyone's body is...
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Is it normal to bleed the second and third week while on the patch?
I just began using the patch and I started bleeding in the third week. The doctor said it was not a problem, I had just started...
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Is it possible for one to get pregnant the week you're not suppose to wear the patch?
no as long as you have used the patch correctly for the 3 weeks than you are fine
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How long after it's been removed do the hormones from a Birth Control Patch like Ortho Evra remain in the body?
My doctor had told me that you take off the patch it may take 3 months to a year for the hormones to leave your body. however,...
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If you get pregnant while on the birth control patch and don't know that you are and you put another patch on can it do any harm to the baby?
yes, it can hurt the baby thats why they say dont ware the patch when pregnant. the best thing i think to do is not to put it...
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If you only need Estrogen replacement due to a hysterectomy then why would your doctor prescribe the Ortho Vera patch 175 mg?
I would assume it's because you need estrogen. With Ortho Vera you are about 60% more exposed to estrogen then being on the...
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Would taking OrthoEvra affect the results of a pregnancy test and should the patch be taken off before taking the test?
No need to remove the patch, the patch does NOT affect the result of a pregnancy test. Good Luck ~pawsalmighty
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Is it possible to miss your period the month after you got off the patch?
Yes it is, and it also is easier to get pregnant in many cases. Once you take the patch off our hormones have to balance out yet...
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Will the patch work if you put it on during ovulation and will it stop your next period and would your period return when you removed the patch?
Yes it will work and yes it will stop your period from coming.I've done it many times.When you do decide to take it off you will...
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What are the chances of getting pregnant if you are on the patch but also take antibiotics?
The birth control patch has a failure rate of less than 1% when it is used correctly and consistently. The patch may not protect...
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If a woman got pregnant on one day and put a birth control patch on the next day would she kill the baby?
I just recently went to my doctor with this problem and she said the baby will not be harmed. If the woman did in fact find out...
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How can you make the birth control patch fail?
The patch can fail if not put on right. If It's not staying on the right way, saying it got wet and is falling off, put on a new...
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If you miss a period while on the patch does that mean you're pregnant?
Not necessarily, however I would suggest going to the Doctor and getting it checked out. At the very least taking a home...
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Does the birth control patch cause white vaginal discharge and sometimes a yeast infection?
I noticed a white non-smelling discharge during the first week of using the patch. Answer Any changes in you hormones (using...
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If you wear the patch but you want to get pregnant so you only wear it when you have sex would you be able to get pregnant?
If you wanted to get pregnant why would you wear the patch at all? Do you not know that is used to NOT get pregnant? And besides...
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Can you get a yeast infection while on the patch?
You can get a yeast infection at any time. Hormone contraceptives make it more likely. Wear cotton panties and don't wear...
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If you're on the birth control patch and you think you may be pregnant how can you tell as soon as possible and how accurate is the patch?
Birth contol patch is actually only 92% effective, and if you weigh more than 198 lbs that effectiveness actually goes down. If...
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Does the patch work after using it for one week?
Read the instructions, they will tell you, or ask your doctor, but I'm pretty sure it will. Answer The Patch is no...
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If you bleed on the 3rd week of using the patch how long will the bleeding last?
Of course it's diffrent for everyone. The first time I used the patch my first period on the patch lasted almost 2 weeks, and my...
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Can you be pregnant if you stopped using the patch for one month but you had your usual period the next month and now you are waiting to get it the following month?
yes you can be pregnant and still have everything be normal. so be careful
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Could you be pregnant if you just had a baby and began using the patch but have not had a period?
you are extremely fertile after having a baby. talk to your ob/gyn and schedule a test.
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How effective is the birth control patch?
Fewer than one out of every 100 women who use Ortho Evra will become pregnant with perfect use.--from Planned Parenthood website
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If you started the patch two days before ovulation and had unprotected sex numerous times what are your chances of being pregnant?
Now I'm no doctor, but the way I see it, is the minute that patch touches your skin it starts pumping so many hormines into your...
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If your patch gets detached on the 3rd week for more than 48 hours before it was noticed will this cause spotting or an early period or implantation spotting?
This is a question for your doctor who gave you this form of birth control they would know the facts about this product. Contact...
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How likely is it that you will get pregnant if you are on the patch and have unprotected sex but he pulls out?
HOW ARE YOU ON THE PATCH AND HAVE UNPROTECTED SEX? Answer Of course she is protected by the patch from becoming pregnant, but...
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If you don't change patches after the first week how high are your chances of conceiving right away if you have sex the week that you don't change the patch?
If you were late changing the patch by 24 or 48 hours, you are alright. If it was any longer than this, you are no longer...
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Will the patch stop your period if you take it 3 days before you're due?
no because by that time you have already completed most of your ovulation cycle. the patch directions are written so that you...
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If you are 25lbs over the weight limit of 180lbs for Ortho Evra and had unprotected sex what are the chances of becoming pregnant and how soon can you take a pregnancy test for accuracy?
The chances of pregnancy are higher if you are over the weight limit because the patch is formulated up to a certain weight...
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Is it true that the birth control patch has caused some women to have blood clots and have stomach problems?
Yes. Even a 14 yr old has died form blood clots that the patch caused. No idea about stomach problems sorry. The older you...
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When and how do you stop using the patch?
When you are using the patch and have your "Week off" period week. You take it off as you normally would and then wait. It can...
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Could you be pregnant if you have unprotected sex every day since you got off the patch and then just one time out of the blue spotted dark red almost brown and then it stopped?
I would say that if you spotted that either your body was ajusting to being off the patch or that you are pregnant. I would go...
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Would your patch still work if you left it on for one extra day?
From my experience, yes. However, make sure you do not wait longer than that day to change it. If you go longer than that 8th day...
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Where can the birth control patch be worn?
The birth control patch, ORTHO EVRA, can be worn on at least four (4) places on the body: Outer portion of the upper...
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Can you be pregnant if you're on the patch and you're two days late for your period?
Being late for your period doesn't always signal pregnancy, it could be stressed induced etc. The instructions for the patch...
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If you are on the pill and the patch will it work better or will it not make a difference to be on both at all?
You should not be on both because both secrete hormones into your body which could have damaging effects: headaches, odd periods...
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If you use the patch correctly and had sex without a condom but took the morning after pill because you were still worried about becoming pregnant will that mess up what the patch is doing in any way?
I had this same question once but figured out that I was not really pregnant. If you are using the patch correctly dont worry...
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Should the patch still work after using it for only 3 days?
It takes a full cycle (one month of correct use) for the patch to be considered fully effective. Until then, use a back-up method...
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Your period didn't come on your free week so you continued with it and its been 3 months when will it come?
Have you taken a pregnancy test? Your period SHOULD come on your free week. It is not right that it is not coming! I used the...
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If you have just decided to try to get pregnant and were on the patch for a week would this cause difficulty in getting pregnant?
Please wait awhile (talk to your gynocologist) before you try to become pregnant, it seems when you first get off the patch it is...
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When you start the patch for the first time on the first day of your period when will your period stop?
I was on the patch for 1 year. I never missed a period ,it should not cause you to stop menstrating. I used the patch for five...
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If your wife got off the patch and the doctor told you to wait a month to have sex and you didn't and now your wife is pregnant will the baby be born with defects?
No. It's a noted fact that if women are on any type of birth control (pill form or the patch) that if you stop taking it you are...
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Are you protected from pregnancy if your period started Thursday and you put on the patch on Sunday had unprotected sex the next Sunday night and had already changed the patch at noon?
Yes, you are protected once you have had the patch on for 7 days.
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Could you be pregnant if you took the patch off 3 days before you ovulated and had unprotected sex during your ovulation days?
Your chances would be pretty high because sperm can live inside of a woman for up to 6 days. You only have to be of the patch for...
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Are you safe from pregnancy if your girlfriend wears the patch and last week was her patch-free week and she put the patch back on Monday morning and you had unprotected sex on Wednesday afternoon?
yes it is safe, the paych is made in a way that it will still protect, even on the none patch week sa long as the new patch was...
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What r the sine of pregnancy?
Missed cycles, nausea at the same time of day for days in a row, bloating, firm breasts and some times a brownish rash on the face
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Could you be pregnant if you wear the patch but your period came early so you did not wear it that week or the week that your period was supposed to come?
Regardless of when your period comes, you still need to change the patch as you are supposed to. For example, my periods always...
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Is weight gain a side effect of the birth control patch?
Yes, weight gain can be a side effect of any and ALL birth control. However, weigth gain is individual. Some will gain weight...
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Could you be pregnant if you started spotting in the middle of the third week of your cycle and you had unprotected sex in the second week and didn't change your patch on the day you were supposed to?
I had unprotected sex three times in a row and didn't change the patch when I was supposed to and also had unprotected sex after...
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If you stopped taking Ortho Evra how long would it take to become pregnant if you didn't get pregnant with unprotected sex before using the contraceptive?
Just because you have not got pregnant before using any protection does not mean that you won't get pregnant after removing the...
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If you wear your patch on your week off to skip your period for 2 months in a row will it make your cycle become irregular?
Misusing Ortho Evra can cause your body to become unable to produce children. It is very unwise to use the patch in such a manner...
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How long after inserting the nuva ring is it ok to have sex without a condom?
It depends. If this is your first hormonal birth control (i.e. you were not on the pill or patch) you should insert the Nuva...
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If you were on the patch for 4 years and just stopped them is it normal that you've gone two months without a period?
After taking birth control it may take a while for your cycles to get back to normal. Doctors usually say the adjustment period...
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If you fall into the 1 percent what do Ortho-Evra hormones do to the developing embryo?
It depends on your dose and how long you've kept taking the pills. You need to get in touch with the Dr. that provides your...
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Is it normal to bleed when stopping ortho evra?
Yes. The drop in hormones causes the bleeding that occurs during patch-free week. This is no different, as you are not wearing...
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Is there a birth control patch other than Ortho Evra?
New farmacy for all! Welcome! How do you eat Omnicef It is better that Guaifenex The biggest financial in recent ...
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If you would like to get pregnant but you've been on the patch for almost two years how long would you have to be off before expecting anything?
Generally speaking, it is best to wait through at least two complete menstral cycles after stopping birth control medication...
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How long do you have to wait before the birth control patch becomes effective?
The package says one week but many docotors say a full month some will tell ya 2 days or so. Call the doc that perscribed it to...
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Can the birth control patch delay a girl's period?
Yes, when I went on the B.C. patch last year I didn't get my period until three months later, and then I didn't stop bleeding for...
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What happens when the patch got loose for then 24 hrs but you put on the patch on tuesday when you notice and replace the patch again on sunday?
If you managed to reapply the patch within 24 hours, you should just carry on as normal. If the patch was off for more than 24...
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You began your first patch week on sunday during your period but took the patch off on wednesday will the patch work if you apply the same patch back on saturday?
The effectiveness will be decreased maybe to 50% while it would have been over 98% had you left it on. NEVER EVER reuse an old...
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Is it a problem if you wore your patch on the 4th week and now you're on the 5th week but your period has not come yet?
Your period will not come until you remove the patch. It is not advisable to do this on a regular basis. Count the 4th week...
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Could you be pregnant if you quit taking the birth control patch about a month and a half ago and still don't have your period?
It is possible you are pregnant, or it may be that your body is taking a while to get your periods going again. If you think...
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If you missed 1-2 days with your patch on but put a new one on when you were supposed to and then had unprotected sex a day or so afterwards are you at high risk for pregnancy?
http://www.coolnurse.com/birthcontrol.htm http://www.crisispregnancy.com/birth-mother/pregnancy-questions.html http://www.epigee...
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What should you do if you started your patch but could be pregnant?
don't wear it anymore and go see your dr. Answer Test yourself. Take a pee test or go see the doctor. Most doctors will say...
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What are the chances of a girl getting pregnant if she is on the birth control patch?
The short answer is "little chance." HOWEVER, this is assuming that the patch is used exactly as prescribed and is used...
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If you put an Ortho Evra patch on the day before you were instructed to but took it off within a few hours can you put it back on?
How long has it been off? If it was off for a few hrs and it is still sticky enough to go back on fine. But don't tape back on...
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Is it normal to skip a period the first month on the patch and should you be worried about pregnancy if you've been having sex with a condom?
The skipping of the period while on the patch is common. The way the hormones are released, there's a chance your period will be...
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How old do you have to be to go on birth control without parent consent in Canada?
go down to the US and go to a pregnancy prevention clinic.
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If you wore the same patch for two weeks would you still be protected by the same patch you wore on the week you were suppose to get your period could you have gotten pregnant?
Dear Reader; The manufactures instructions say that the patch will have a hormone level remaining after one week but the...
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When should you start using the patch?
WHEN TO START If this is the first time you are using ORTHO EVRA, wait until the day you get your menstrual period. The day you...
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Could you be pregnant if your period was early because you were supposed to put the patch on Wednesday but didn't put it on until Friday and now during the free week your period didn't come?
You have probably missed your period because of the patch. See your doctor for a blood test to be sure.
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What are the odds of a girl getting pregnant if you ejaculated in her 3 times but she's on the birth control patch?
The chances of her getting pregnant are around 1%.
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Was on the patch for 8-9 months and then had to stop for 2 months she is on her 2nd patch now for this cycle and was 1 day late applying that what are the chances of pregnancy?
If she applied the patch when she first got her period then no other contraceptive is needed. If she was a Sunday start you must...
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What are some sexual positions?
mSex varities Some sexual positions are: FACE To FACE -Position classic and universal, but not for that reason boring, the face...
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If you took the patch off the week before you were supposed to get your period and your period came early will it stay for 2 weeks?
No. You will only bleed for the usual amount of days. The problem is that if you leave the patch off for more than a week, you...
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Could you be pregnant if you used the patch 4 months in a row and used a condom but skipped one month's patch?
no you can not because the patch helps in a different way for a different thing
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Does stopping contraception mid-cycle affect your next period?
Probably.
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Will it harm you at all or change the effectiveness of the patch if i am exposed to UV B light at the tanning salon?
UV and patches Not being totally familiar with the "patch", I can only comment regarding the UV effects. If the patch is able...
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Could four straight months of bleeding be a side effect of the Ortho Evra Patch?
There is a class action law suit on behalf of 40 something women that took the Ortho Evra patch and 1 died. The other's have had...
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Can your cycle come on while the patch is applied?
Dear Reader; Read the lable. Some meds are made to prevent ovulation and menstruation and some to prevent ovulation only....
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After being on the birth control patch for just a month how long will it be before you can get pregnant?
It is possible to get pregnant the very day you go off birth control. And it does happen all the time. Answer I have been...
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How long do you have to be off the patch before you can get pregnant?
Everyone's return to fertility is different after using birth control. If you had a regular cycle before you started using the...
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If you stop using your patch and the week you are ovulating you have unprotected sex but he pulls out is there a good possibility you will get pregnant?
Yes, there is such a possibility. But I could not give you a definite answer. It really depends from individual to individual....
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How long do you have to have the patch off until you can get pregnant?
Hi, Its different in every woman. You may conceive straight away or it can take over three months.
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If you change your mind about Ortho Evra can you remove the patch within the first day or two?
Sure. Take it off and your body will return to normal.
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