I’m starting birth control and I’m prescribed to use the patch first day of my coming periods. As mentioned, I’m suppose to apply 3 patches until the patch free week.
Now this means, i’ll b having periods during the 1st patch week. Then, 2nd and 3rd patch week (no periods)… and then the patch free week comes… which actually is 1 week before i’m supposed to have my second period??!
Its said the free week is my period week… but if im starting first day of my period how is the free week my period week? Will the cycle adjust in month 1, i.e. will have periods a week early? and that shall be my new date going forwards until i keep using the birth control patch…
I’ve tried searching the web.. consulted my doctor… ask my sister… but still confused… hope someone here could clarify… thanks
you will get your period sometime during the patch free week, sometimes as soon as you finish the 3rd patch (or 3rd week of pills). it does change your cycle up a bit and yes, the first one is a week or so early but then it should be as regular as clockwork.
^ can you post the link to the article instead of just making a statement like that? it would help to reduce the misinformation online about various forms of birth control.
Hey, shoby ki sana, you got married! I was waiting for you to say so in the wedding section. :) Anyways, congratulations!
I not a fan of either pills or patches for birth control. Even though, they have come up with many ways of hormonal control, the best way is when the partner co-operates. All the hormonal stuff just creates havoc with the female body.
Mahi, not yet married.. InshaAllah it'll b solemnized on January 15th... if i'm to control birth from day 1, i'm advised to use patch from upcoming cycle (due before D'day)...
I'm generally nervous... time passes so quickly... its less than 3 weeks left... hope it all turns out well....
not all birth control is the same. not all women with get the same side effects from the same type. what's perfect for one person made be horrible for another.
you probably should have tried a few months in advance and the doctor should have told you that if you experience any side effects to come back. you would have been taken off that one and if you wanted to continue, the doctor would have used his/her experience to suggest the next approach.
and mahi, that's all very well but if a couple really isn't ready for kids, BC is by far the best way. the right BC for a person shouldn't create havoc with hormones.
^ yaar stoppit I know all that, but I waited till the last period to start BC as I didnt have my heart in it at all. I still don't. I am all for the ring after I am over having kids.
not all birth control is the same. not all women with get the same side effects from the same type. what's perfect for one person made be horrible for another.
you probably should have tried a few months in advance and the doctor should have told you that if you experience any side effects to come back. you would have been taken off that one and if you wanted to continue, the doctor would have used his/her experience to suggest the next approach.
and mahi, that's all very well but if a couple really isn't ready for kids, BC is by far the best way. the right BC for a person shouldn't create havoc with hormones.
So true, I was on the pill for a few years and it was perfect for me whilst some others have had an awful time with mood swings etc.
I was on the pill for a few years too and I had no side effects or issues. I did, however, have huge issues with the Depo Provera shot. Like stoppit said, every women is different and for the vast majority of birth control users, side effects are minimal and these days, there are plenty of options in birth control so you can try different things if one doesn't work. That's why they are called "side effects" and not "major issues". And you should always be on birth control (whether the guy or the girl is using it) after having discussed it with your partner so both of you agree.
Its true not everything works well for everyone, i prefered the implant in the arm its called implanon and it stays in for 3 years, check out the advantages and disadvantages below Implanon® - The Contraceptive Implant | Health | Patient UK