Ortho Evra Start Day - Birth Control Message Board

perkinssl · 02-17-2005, 08:39 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!

GLSheridan · 02-18-2005, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by perkinssl

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.

crushme · 02-20-2005, 10:42 PM

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, 06:48 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.

Thanks