XOXO

HappyLady05 Posted: Apr 21, 2004 08:15 PM

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sarahthegreat Posted: Apr 21, 2004 08:16 PM

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I am not using it, but people that I know who have used it, have no compaints.

Rainmama Posted: Apr 21, 2004 08:26 PM

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I used it for two days but had to take it off because I became SO unbelievably nauseous from it! I don't do well with hormones.

wc0143 Posted: Apr 21, 2004 08:42 PM

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Posted by smm2675

I am not using it, but people that I know who have used it, have no compaints.

Ditto - a friend uses it and has no problems.

HappyLady05 Posted: Apr 21, 2004 08:42 PM

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Julestrd Posted: Apr 21, 2004 09:09 PM

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I had considered it and my OB/GYN told me there is not much of a convenience difference between the patch and the shot (which is what I am on now--that I love BTW) Had you ever thought about the shot?

sarahthegreat Posted: Apr 21, 2004 09:11 PM

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With the bc shot is it true that you don't get your period at all? b/c that would freak me out..

Julestrd Posted: Apr 21, 2004 09:16 PM

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Posted by smm2675

With the bc shot is it true that you don't get your period at all? b/c that would freak me out..

It all depends on your body. I haven't gotten a period (which in my line of work is VERY convenient also) and every time I go see the Gyno she says it's no big deal everything is looking good. I did get off the shot for about 6 months about a year ago and start the pill and just found myself forgetting FH always having to remind me.
SOooo to answer your questions yes I don't get a period. I do get spotting every once in a while and I still get PMS!! :)

sarahthegreat Posted: Apr 21, 2004 09:25 PM

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Posted by Julestrd

Posted by smm2675

With the bc shot is it true that you don't get your period at all? b/c that would freak me out..

It all depends on your body. I haven't gotten a period (which in my line of work is VERY convenient also) and every time I go see the Gyno she says it's no big deal everything is looking good. I did get off the shot for about 6 months about a year ago and start the pill and just found myself forgetting FH always having to remind me.
SOooo to answer your questions yes I don't get a period. I do get spotting every once in a while and I still get PMS!! :)

Thanks, sorry if its TMI...i take ortho 28 day and usually remeber to take it, i leave it right next to my alarm so when i turn it on at night i see it. i saw my dr yesterday and totally forgot to ask about switching pills, my cycle is so messed up i don't know whether i'm coming or going. maybe next year i'll switch..thanks again

Julestrd Posted: Apr 21, 2004 09:27 PM

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No prob. Not TMI for me maybe for some others. If you have any other questions just FM me

Val R. Posted: Apr 21, 2004 09:29 PM

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I have been using it for almost 2 years.. LOVE IT!! It never fell off, even in the hotub!

julz33 Posted: Apr 21, 2004 09:32 PM

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I might switch to the patch. I have been forgetting my pills alot lately

MOHmissy Posted: Apr 22, 2004 12:35 AM

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I've been on it for almost a year & LOVE it. I used to be on the pill and switched. I had trouble remembering to take my pill every day. With the patch you only have to switch once a week. The only thing that I find rather annoying is that it can sometimes leave sticker-ish stuff on your skin. SOMETIMES it feels like there is a sticker on your body (basically there is), and that can be annoying, but the majority of time, I forget it's even there!

gertyrae Posted: Apr 22, 2004 01:36 AM

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I have been using it for about two years also. I love it! I had so many problems with the pills, breakthrough bleeding, spotting, missed periods, I can go on and on. When the patch came out my doctor immediately recommended it and I haven't looked back since. I have only had it come off once or twice and I run and shower twice a day usually. When we go on vaca I bring a couple of extra's just in case, but have never had to use them. Plus, you don't have to remember to take the pill every day.
Would never go back to the pill, too many problems.

BMD'sPeanut Posted: Apr 22, 2004 08:46 AM

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I've been using it for only several weeks. It took my body some getting used to (headaches, soreness, nausea), but I think it will be okay. It has not fallen off.

JENNCHRIS Posted: Apr 22, 2004 09:08 AM

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I used it for a year (just came off - TTC) - and I LOVED it! It never fell off even swimming or in the hot tub. My period was very predictable and very light (sorry if TMI), the only thing was that it itched a little - but I got used to it - It was better than forgetting to take the BC pill