If you tried the birth control patch did you like it

N.Y.bride Posted: Aug 15, 2005 11:45 AM

If you tried the birth control patch did you like it

I love it, but I know some people dont. What do you think of it?

LMFitz Posted: Aug 15, 2005 11:57 AM

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too many risks....IMO. Same result, fewer risks with pills.

N.Y.bride Posted: Aug 15, 2005 11:58 AM

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you tried it?

I like it because I forgot to take my pills sometimes, or went away overnight and forgot to bring them. With the patch its every Sunday.

Shorty McBride Posted: Aug 15, 2005 12:00 PM

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tried the patch, it irritated the CRAP out of my skin.

Switched to the ring, was MUCH MUCH MUCH happier.

PLUS, the ring is changed every 3 weeks.

nuvaring.com

eta: was on the patch for 7 or 8 months, so i gave it a fair chance. hated it.

Been on the nuvaring for over a year, it's the best thing ever.

LMFitz Posted: Aug 15, 2005 12:00 PM

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I did try it a few years ago, but I went off it when my doctor cautioned me of the increased risks. I liked the convenience, and the side effects were the same as the pill for me.

Especially given some recent bad publicity, I wouldn't go back on it anytime soon. May sound odd, but I'd rather risk pregnancy (we're ready, anyway).

N.Y.bride Posted: Aug 15, 2005 12:09 PM

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thanksfor the info on the nuvaring. Thats pretty cool. Im going to think about it. Its be nice to just have my body back

stephanief Posted: Aug 15, 2005 03:16 PM

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Hated it, used it for 2 months and went back to the pill

StepherG Posted: Aug 15, 2005 03:20 PM

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My DH's cousin used it and it caused her a bloodclot and heart attack at 30 years old. It has WAY too many risks IMO.

Janice Posted: Aug 15, 2005 03:23 PM

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thought about it, but too risky..not worth it since I am married, and baby time is in our future at some point anyway. When I was single, I would have taken the risks, but now it seems silly to do so.

MrsP2Be Posted: Aug 15, 2005 06:13 PM

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My Gyno wouldn't let me on it..saying I was 'too heavy' for it to work. She put me on the NuvaRing instead which I like.

MrsP2Be Posted: Aug 15, 2005 06:14 PM

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Posted by Shorty McBride

Been on the nuvaring for over a year, it's the best thing ever.

They should pay us for promoting it!

ssbride05 Posted: Aug 15, 2005 06:15 PM

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I also agree that the patch has too many risks even though my doc HIGHLY encouraged me to use it. I was really afraid b/c I have a family history of heart attack and strokes...

I am currently not on anything, but looking for something beend oing my research thoughj!

Kathy116 Posted: Aug 15, 2005 06:26 PM

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I was on it for about one year....I hated it; I had severe mood swings, especially depression...I'd cry and cry, and I was just hypersensitive.

BCC72206 Posted: Aug 15, 2005 06:36 PM

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Loved for some reasons AND hated it for many, many more!!!!

Loved it because I didn't have to think about taking a pill every day. I also wasn't moody on it which was a huge plus!!!

Hated it because I got EXTREMELY sick the first time I put the patch on for the month (after my period). Nauseous and lighheaded like you can't believe!!! I'm not a big person and don't weigh a lot. I think the dose was too high. It also fell off every time I swam or put suntan lotion on!

I'm hearing so many stories now about blood clots. IDK, it just seems scary to me now!

NPbride Posted: Aug 15, 2005 06:52 PM

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At first I liked it but after awhile I couldn't stand it. There would be some weeks that it wouldn't stay on for the entire week. I was on it for about 6 months.

blushingbride2006 Posted: Aug 15, 2005 07:26 PM

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what pill does everyone take? i am looking to change mine and am so worried about gaining weight like i did on the patch!

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Aug 15, 2005 08:29 PM

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I hated it!!
First of all it always looked like a dirty bandaid.
Second, it itched like crazy.
Third, when I took it off I had a big red mark there for days.
Fourth it made my boobs go up a cup size (not really a bad thing) but they always hurt (a bad thing.)

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Aug 15, 2005 08:29 PM

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My skin doesn't get irritated from it and it's perfect because I was horrible at remembering a pill everyday. No weight gain either! I love it.

paulsbride1 Posted: Aug 15, 2005 08:51 PM

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Posted by LaurenluvsTJ

I hated it!!
First of all it always looked like a dirty bandaid.
Second, it itched like crazy.
Third, when I took it off I had a big red mark there for days.
Fourth it made my boobs go up a cup size (not really a bad thing) but they always hurt (a bad thing.)

Completely agree with the dirty bandaid comment...and it was itchy. I went back to the pill. My sister has been on it for years though and loves it. I have to say she is moody though...

MrsMichel07 Posted: Aug 24, 2005 10:26 PM

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Posted by paulsbride1

Posted by LaurenluvsTJ

I hated it!!
First of all it always looked like a dirty bandaid.
Second, it itched like crazy.
Third, when I took it off I had a big red mark there for days.
Fourth it made my boobs go up a cup size (not really a bad thing) but they always hurt (a bad thing.)

Completely agree with the dirty bandaid comment...and it was itchy. I went back to the pill. My sister has been on it for years though and loves it. I have to say she is moody though...

I was using it until ... it started irritating the mess out of me!!!! I was left with a rash in the shape the the dirty'bandaid'

I am using Ortha Tri Lo.. it's okay.. but I have been forgetting it alot recently.