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Your safe during your patch free week but are you safe the new starting cycle are do you have to wait 7 days to have sex like when you first start the patch?
Becnelbunny
As long as you've been using the patch regularly, you are safe. It's only the first time that your body needs time to get used to it.
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Do you need to use backup contraception during the first week of patch usage if you have been on the patch for a year?
If you used the patch correctly during the previous cycle, you don't need to use a backup method in the first week of the next cycle. If you made an error or started the new cycle late, use a backup method for the first seven days.
Can you get pregnant on the first week after you take the patch off for one week?
You only had unprotected sex if you didn't use a patch. The patch use means you did not have unprotected sex, therefore if you always use the patch as directed the chance of pregnancy is very tiny.
Can starting birth control for the first time cause you to skip a period?
Yes, many woman do not have monthly bleeding while taking birth control pills. When your period is two weeks late you can use a Home Pregnancy Test to insure you are not pregnant, for peace of mind.
What would happen if you put on a birth control patch when your supposed to be on your period that week?
If you put on a new patch when it's supposed to be your patch-free week, there are no special dangers. You will not be at increased risk for pregnancy. You may miss your period, and you may have unscheduled spotting during the next cycle.
What if you put on your patch at 1205amThursday but you were supposed to change it on Wednesday Did I miss up my cycle?
It is unlikely that such a small delay would affect how well the patch works. If you're concerned, use a back up method, like condoms or abstinence from vaginal sex, for the first seven days of this cycle.
Will the birth control patch alter your ovulation cycle?
The birth control patch is meant to prevent ovulation completely.
Do you still have a period while on the patch?
No, you don't want to wear the patch during mestruation. However if this is your first time using this method of birth control and you chose to do a "Sunday start" then you will apply the patch on the first Sunday after you have started menstruating. This is ok if you are still "bleeding" because your body will eventually even its cycle out. Your doctor should be able to help answer any other questions or go to: www.orthoevra.com
How quickly can you get pregnant if you don't change your patch after starting it?
The patch and all oral contraceptives are based on the theory that you will ovulate after 8 days without the hormones. If you are removing the patch for the seven days during week four and don't put on a new patch at the beginning of the new week you could ovulate on the 8th day.
If you started your period August 27 and didnt put the first patch on intill sep13 would your period be behind?
Yes, if you start the birth control patch mid-cycle, your period will be a bit later than you expected.
Can you change the date your period starts using the patch?
You can try skipping a period by starting the next three week cycle of patches earlier. The date of your next period may be unpredictable.
What if you start the next cycle of the birth control patch early?
It's fine to start the next cycle of the birth control patch early. It does not increase your risk of pregnancy; in fact, it may decrease the risk.
When do you restart the patch after your period?
Maintain your patch change day irrespective of when your period begins and ends during your 'patch free' week. For example, if your patch change day is a Saturday and during the 'patch free' week happen to continue bleeding on the Saturday of that week, still restart the patch on that day.
