I just put my very first patch on last week on wednesday when i started my period. And i am still bleeding. I usually stop bleeding on day 6, but i'm still bleeding and it doesnt seem like its stopping. Its not very much blood, i am just using a panty liner, but its still quiet a bit for being 8 days since i started my period. Is this nomal? Also i was wondering how long will it take before i notice any side affects, if any?

I just put my very first patch on last week on wednesday when i started my period. And i am still bleeding. I usually stop bleeding on day 6, but i'm still bleeding and it doesnt seem like its stopping. Its not very much blood, i am just using a panty liner, but its still quiet a bit for being 8 days since i started my period. Is this nomal? Also i was wondering how long will it take before i notice any side affects, if any?


Yes, this is normal. Your period might be a little irregular until your body can adjust to the hormones. Within a few cycles, your periods should become shorter and more regulated.

Some women experience side effects the first day they use birth control. Other women experience side effects after a few weeks, and some women have no side effects at all.

I still need to use a panty liner, my breasts are really soar and i think i'm starting to break out :(
I'm so not liking this

It's not uncommon for your cycles to become irregular initially when you start any type of birth control. Within 3 monthes you will probably notice that your periods will be shorter and lighter, so it's worth it to stick it out! Hope this helps!

I still need to use a panty liner, my breasts are really soar and i think i'm starting to break out :(
I'm so not liking this


These are side effects of all birth control. Again, you need to use one method for a few cycles, and then the side effects should go away.

I have been on the patch, it worked wonders for me. I am going to be getting back on the patch in the next month or so, because it is by far the best birth control option I have come across.

As far as what is going on with you, your body is trying to adapt to this type of birth control. Every woman is different, and so of course their system is going to react differently so some time needs to go by to see if the patch is really an advantage to you.

Try it for as long as you can tolerate, and if you still don't see some sort of regularity, then try switching to another form of birth control.