Reviewer: highschoolkid, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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i've been on the patch for 5 weeks and so far my symptoms have been : tender breasts, mood swings, and vomiting, and decrease in appetite. most of these things went away after just a few days so they weren't too annoying. i havent had any sex since being on it so i dont know how effective it really is, but my symptoms say that it must be working.

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i've been on the patch for 5 weeks and so far my symptoms have been : tender breasts, mood swings, and vomiting, and decrease in appetite. most of these things went away after just a few days so they weren't too annoying. i havent had any sex since being on it so i dont know how effective it really is, but my symptoms say that it must be working.
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Reviewer: anonymous, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I have been on many types of birth control and the patch has by far been the best for me! I started with the pill to lessen cramps, forgot too often, tried nuva ring could not get the thing in properly, and would end up coming out, was on depo for a year bleeding the entire time and weighing barely a hundred pounds, then I switched to the patch and have never had an issue! Once i found a spot wher ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on many types of birth control and the patch has by far been the best for me! I started with the pill to lessen cramps, forgot too often, tried nuva ring could not get the thing in properly, and would end up coming out, was on depo for a year bleeding the entire time and weighing barely a hundred pounds, then I switched to the patch and have never had an issue! Once i found a spot where to place it flat so that it wouldn't bend too much, it has never fallen off! I rotate from two sides of my back every week. Now I maintain a healthy weight, no acne ever, periods very consistent to the point I know exactly when it will start and when it will stop. Yes, the patch can itch but I find it only itches a few hours after I put it on and then it subsides, the only downside is the sticky residue left from rotating sides, but I can ignore this being on my back and slowly washes away in the shower. Only mood swings i have is when i'm on my period. Overall, my cramps have lessened, my period is consistent, and it protects me from being pregnant! I only have to change it once a week, does not cause horrible side effects, or irregular bleeding, it does its job! I am very thankful for finding the patch, wish I could opt for something longer lasting but without the combined hormones im not sure i would react well to the implant, or iud. the patch is just perfect for me, although everyone is different!
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I had to use the patch because OK do not suit anymore my body (between bleedings:( ) Its a horrible thing! Not comfortable at all! Leaves sticky signs around the patch and therefore sticks to the clothes! If you put it on your ass, you cant put a skinny dress, it will be visible. if you wear panties or skinny jeans it sticks to it! Under belly skin is too sensitive to paste it, my skin was red and ... Show Full Comment

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I had to use the patch because OK do not suit anymore my body (between bleedings:( ) Its a horrible thing! Not comfortable at all! Leaves sticky signs around the patch and therefore sticks to the clothes! If you put it on your ass, you cant put a skinny dress, it will be visible. if you wear panties or skinny jeans it sticks to it! Under belly skin is too sensitive to paste it, my skin was red and itching. And on the back it sticks to pygama or even to the bra:( and its visible when you wear sport clothes in the gym. Also, if you love taking a warm bath, take care, because the patch will come off in 5 min without even touching - so forget bathing:( How horrible should it then be then at the beach? Also i got some pimples on my face, however, this depends from person to person. I wouldn't recommend to use the patch. Anyway, patch didn't solve my problem either. Therefore my next try is the Ring:S
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Reviewer: Unimpressed!, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have been on this form of BC for almost 4 weeks now. My insurance did not cover the cost of this so I had to pay out of pocket. I have been nausous since the first patch which I was willing to deal with because it wasn't very extreme. However, at the beginning of the 3rd week, I began to vomit randomly due to the hormone. Also, during the 3rd week, I broke out into a rash around the patch site. ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on this form of BC for almost 4 weeks now. My insurance did not cover the cost of this so I had to pay out of pocket. I have been nausous since the first patch which I was willing to deal with because it wasn't very extreme. However, at the beginning of the 3rd week, I began to vomit randomly due to the hormone. Also, during the 3rd week, I broke out into a rash around the patch site. I will be switching BC methods.
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Reviewer: brimarie, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I've been on the patch for 3 weeks now. No big complaints except for strong random menstrual cramps...when im not having a period or even spotting. hopefuly this dies down after a few more weeks.

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I've been on the patch for 3 weeks now. No big complaints except for strong random menstrual cramps...when im not having a period or even spotting. hopefuly this dies down after a few more weeks.
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