perkinssl
02-17-2005, 11:39 AM
I started Ortho Evra on Sunday 2-13 after I had my period. I read the instructions like 10 million times just to make sure that I am doing this right but after reading the instructions again I'm not sure I'm doing it right!
If I started my patch on Sunday after my period it says that I must use a back up method for the first week of my cycle. Does anyone know if this is really just the first week I am on the patch? So on Sunday 2-20 It will be okay not to use a back up method??
I think I just confused myself by reading the instructions too much!
If I started my patch on Sunday after my period it says that I must use a back up method for the first week of my cycle. Does anyone know if this is really just the first week I am on the patch? So on Sunday 2-20 It will be okay not to use a back up method??
I think I just confused myself by reading the instructions too much!
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GLSheridan
02-18-2005, 10:51 AM
I started Ortho Evra on Sunday 2-13 after I had my period. I read the instructions like 10 million times just to make sure that I am doing this right but after reading the instructions again I'm not sure I'm doing it right!
If I started my patch on Sunday after my period it says that I must use a back up method for the first week of my cycle. Does anyone know if this is really just the first week I am on the patch? So on Sunday 2-20 It will be okay not to use a back up method??
I think I just confused myself by reading the instructions too much!
Use must use a back-up form of birth control for 7 full days after starting the patch. Many doctors recommend that you use a back-up method for the entire 1st cycle, which is a good idea to be extra safe.
If I started my patch on Sunday after my period it says that I must use a back up method for the first week of my cycle. Does anyone know if this is really just the first week I am on the patch? So on Sunday 2-20 It will be okay not to use a back up method??
I think I just confused myself by reading the instructions too much!
Use must use a back-up form of birth control for 7 full days after starting the patch. Many doctors recommend that you use a back-up method for the entire 1st cycle, which is a good idea to be extra safe.
crushme
02-21-2005, 01:42 AM
If I remember right, you shoulda started on the first day of your period? But it really doesnt matter. Maybe you should use condoms for the first month,
perkinssl
02-22-2005, 09:48 AM
It says you can start on the first day of your period or the sunday after your period. I'm just going to be safe this month and use a condom.
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