I have been on the Evra patch for almost a year now.
I have sex with my bf on March 26th….I am currently experiencing brownish discharge ad some bleeding and I am on patch 3…..my period isn’t due for about 1 week. Could this be a sign of pregnancy im quite worried, since I am too late for emergency contraceptive….please someone help me my nerves are shot.

I know stress can trigger your hormones and last week I was sooooooooooo stressed and a ball of nerves but Im not sure of that rings true when on BC?

Please!!

please help me

I have been on the Evra patch for almost a year now.
I have sex with my bf on March 26th….I am currently experiencing brownish discharge ad some bleeding and I am on patch 3…..my period isn’t due for about 1 week. Could this be a sign of pregnancy im quite worried, since I am too late for emergency contraceptive….please someone help me my nerves are shot.

I know stress can trigger your hormones and last week I was sooooooooooo stressed and a ball of nerves but Im not sure of that rings true when on BC?

Please!!


You probably just experiencing spotting. It's common. Stress can certainly cause spotting.

While it could be a sign of pregnancy, it's unlikely.