One place to find such programs is on the Partnership for Prescription Assistance website. You'll need to wait six weeks after you give birth before you start using the patch.
This is because new moms have a particularly high risk for blood clots during the early postpartum weeks, and the estrogen in the patch raises this risk even more. Because new mothers who aren't breastfeeding exclusively may ovulate within a month after delivery, you'll need to abstain from sex or use another method of contraception during this time, such as the progestin-only mini-pill or condoms.
You don't have to wait for your period to start using the patch if you've been abstinent or consistently using another form of contraception since you gave birth. However, you will need to abstain or use condoms for at least the first seven days on the patch. If you decide to wait for your period which usually resumes within eight weeks after delivery if you're not nursing , be sure to use another form of contraception in the meantime.
But have the patch on hand so you can apply it on the first day of your cycle — that is, the day you get your period. That way you'll be protected immediately and won't need to use backup contraception. If you don't apply the initial patch on the first day of your cycle, you can apply it during the second through fifth day of your cycle. However, in this case, you will not have immediate protection and will need to abstain or use a condom or, if you've been refitted since you gave birth, another barrier method such as a diaphragm or cervical cap for backup protection for the next seven days to ensure that you don't get pregnant.
There's also a "Sunday start" option. With this schedule, you apply your first patch on the first Sunday after your menstrual period starts, and you continue to use backup contraception for the first week of your first patch cycle. If your period starts on a Sunday, apply the patch the same day. In this case, you won't need to use backup contraception.
If you're switching to the patch from the combination birth control pill or ring, or the minipill , you can switch at any time in your cycle. Just be sure to use a backup method for seven days after you apply the first patch unless you start on day one of your cycle.
First, read the instructions that come with the patch. If you don't have them on hand, you can find them and helpful diagrams on the Ortho Evra website. Also, make sure you always have an extra patch available so you won't have a problem if a patch needs replacement because it becomes partially detached, for example or your pharmacy is closed when you need to apply a new one. Your pharmacist can provide you with an extra patch. Store the unopened patch pouches at room temperature in their original containers out of the reach of children.
Temperatures above 86 degrees or below 59 degrees Fahrenheit can render an unopened patch ineffective. Don't put the pouches in the refrigerator or freezer.
Also, don't cut, tape, write on, or in any way decorate your patch or you may affect the amount of medication that you receive. Finally, consider buying a pack of emergency contraception pills so you'll have them in case you need them. You can buy them without a prescription if you're at least 17 years old. See note below.
First decide where on your body you'd like to apply the patch. You have four choices: your upper outer arm, your upper torso front or back, excluding your breasts , your abdomen, or your buttock. Make sure that the area of skin you choose is clean, dry, and free of any skin products such as makeup, lotion, cream, or powder. Don't apply the patch to skin that is red, irritated, or cut.
Finally, don't apply it to skin that will be rubbed by tight clothing such as a waistband. Before applying a new patch, double-check the expiration date on the package. Then wash your hands with soap and water. Open the foil pouch that contains the patch and peel the patch and its plastic liner off the foil liner.
Peel away half of the plastic liner, but avoid touching the sticky side of the patch with your fingers. Apply the sticky side of the patch to the area of skin where you've chosen to wear it.
Peel the rest of the plastic liner away as you do. Press down firmly on the patch with the palm of your hand for ten seconds, making sure that the edges stick well. Once a patch is in place, leave it there for seven days straight. Check the patch every day to make sure that all the edges are still sticking. You can shower, bathe, swim, or exercise as usual. Don't try to clean the edges of the patch or use any products on the skin near the patch while it's on, or you may cause it to come loose.
After you've had the patch on for seven days in a row, peel it off, fold it in half so it sticks to itself, and discard it in the trash. Don't flush the patch down the toilet. If a small ring of adhesive is left on your skin, you can remove it by rubbing a small amount of baby oil on the area.
To avoid irritation, don't apply the new patch to the same exact place on your skin. You can apply the new patch to a different area of the body if you wish, as long as it's one of the four recommended areas. Each new patch should be applied on the same day of the week. This day is called your "patch change day. After you remove the third patch, you'll begin a patch-free week. During this week, you'll likely get your period it may be lighter than normal , which will typically start two to three days after you take the patch off.
You'll still be protected against pregnancy during this hormone-free week, so you don't need to use a backup method. If you wish to change your "patch change day," you may do it during your patch-free week. Simply apply a new patch and start the new cycle on the day you prefer, as long as it is no more than seven days after you removed the last patch. It's very important to apply a new patch to begin a new cycle no more than one week after you removed the last one, even if you still have some menstrual bleeding.
As long as you apply the patch on time, you'll have continuous protection and won't need to use backup contraception. If more than seven days have passed since you removed your last patch and you haven't yet applied a new one, you're no longer protected against pregnancy, and you'll need to use another method of contraception if you have sex.
Once you do apply a new patch, you'll need to use a backup method of contraception for the first seven days after the patch is applied. It's a good idea to mark on your calendar which days you need to change your patch, when your patch-free week will start, and when you need to apply a new patch to start a new cycle.
If any part of the underside of the patch comes loose and gets wet or loses its stickiness, remove the patch and apply a new one. If for any reason the patch is off your skin for more than 24 hours at a time, you are not protected and will need to use backup contraception for the next seven days after a new patch is applied.
If the patch has been off your skin for more than 24 hours and you've had unprotected intercourse during this time, consider using emergency contraception to decrease your odds of becoming pregnant. See our complete article on emergency contraception. You're not protected. If you've had unprotected intercourse during this time, consider using emergency contraception to decrease your odds of becoming pregnant. The patch has recently been making my boobs bigger but because I worry about everything I worry about this too lol.
I've also had stomach cramps, but that could be from stress or from sex because I often feel like I got punched in the stomach after sex! So I guess my questions are, when do the signs show, and how likely is it to get pregnant while on BC? Oh, and on a side note, I'm going to the doctor on Monday since sex has been very painful for the past few months I never understood if you could go to the gyno while on your period or not.
I have been to my GYN while I have had my period and they have been able to check me out. I would keep the appointment. If you kept it on the whole time, changed it once a week, and didn't go more than a few hours without a patch on when you changed in, you should be fine.
Swollen boobs and cramps likely mean your period is about to start. It can take up to a week for it to start after you remove your last patch. Swollen breast irritability tenderness,dry skin anxiousness are all symptoms of a womans period from the change in hormone levels at the time. Cramping can also be from a period but do get checked for the pain discomfort.
Normally a womans cervix is also swollen at that time. Pain during sex could be a swollen cervix and this can be caused from a few things. See the gynacologist because they will be able to pick up and cell irregularities and make sure there are no pre cancerous cells there as well.
I am certain that this is pretty important to many women who read this forum. If the women of this forum feel uncomfortable with me posting in this section as a man please let me know.
I have been married for 16 years,delivered the first half of my daughter as the nurse left the room!! So I do have an idea on these things but I would feel worse if I made you uncomfortable posting here. I would then not post in these maters again. One other thing.. I was 23 married and baby by I was financially poor but I made good money after and never regret if you fall pregnant that you are carrying a little life inside of you.
I don't trust things like the patch and the nuva ring. Too many people I know have gotten pregnant on those. It's easier to forget a pill or have something reduce to effectiveness of the pill than it is for the nuvaring to just "fall out". Honestly, I just don't get it when people post worried about getting pregnant and they are not using condoms.
Seems like a no brainer to me. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following:. Women who wish to use the birth control patch should seek additional consultation with their physician if they are experiencing any of the following medical concerns :.
Ovulation usually returns within three menstrual cycles after discontinuing the patch. Pregnancy is possible when you stop using the birth control patch. The birth control patch should NOT be considered as a means for protection against the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. The patch begins to work immediately, but the second form of birth control should be used during the first seven days of the first month the patch is used. It may either be the first day after your period ends or the Sunday following the start of your period.
When you change your patch each week, it should be worn in a different approved location. This keeps your skin from getting dry or irritated. If you have recently been pregnant or if you are breastfeeding , it is best to consult your physician for the best time to start using the patch.
If the patch comes off, it is best to replace it with another patch right away. If you do this within 24 hours, no backup method should be necessary. The patch should not be trimmed or altered in any way, and additional adhesives including tape should not be used to keep the patch in place. Birth Control Patch. How does the Birth Control Patch Work? The patch prevents pregnancy in one of three ways: First, it prevents eggs from being released from the ovaries Second, it thickens the cervical mucus preventing the sperm from reaching the egg Third, it changes the lining of the uterus preventing implantation.
Ethical Consideration. How Effective is the Birth Control Patch? The patch has side effects similar to those experienced by users of oral or other hormonal types of contraception including: Skin irritation Headaches Breast tenderness Irregular vaginal bleeding Moderate weight gain Nausea and vomiting Bloating Additional side effects may include yeast infections , contact lens problems, and depression.
The birth control patch should not be used by women who: Smoke Have high blood pressure Have breast or uterine cancer Have a history of blood clots Have uncontrolled diabetes Have a history of heart attack or stroke Are allergic to hormones Have diabetes Have liver disease Have unexplained vaginal bleeding.
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