put the patch on the Sunday after you start your period
The birth control patch is meant to prevent ovulation.
frist tine on the patch and its my week off to day and am waitig for period to come back . i think it can its just your body has to get use to the change so dont worrie xx
Maintain your patch change day irrespective of when your period begins and ends during your 'patch free' week. For example, if your patch change day is a Saturday and during the 'patch free' week happen to continue bleeding on the Saturday of that week, still restart the patch on that day.
WHEN TO START If this is the first time you are using ORTHO EVRA, wait until the day you get your menstrual period. The day you apply your patch will be Day 1. Your "Patch Change Day" will be on this day every week. You may choose a "First Day Start" or a "Sunday Start" as defined below: First Day Start: Apply your first patch during the first 24 hours of your period, which will be considered your "Patch Change Day." If the Patch is not applied within the first 24 hours of your period, you must use back-up contraception, such as a condom, spermicide or a diaphragm, for the first week of patch use. Sunday Start: Apply your first patch on the first Sunday after your menstrual period starts
It's convenient to start the birth control pill, patch, ring, injection, IUD, or implant on the day your period starts, as you then have immediate protection; however, it's not strictly necessary. If you're talking about taking birth control after you've been on it a while, you should take your birth control as scheduled regardless of vaginal bleeding.
Yes, it's OK to change your patch at midnight. You just need to change it on the same day, not the same time.
It's not unusual to have unscheduled bleeding in the first three months of use of the birth control patch. After that, bleeding with the patch on is unusual, but doesn't mean that the patch isn't working as long as you've been using it correctly. If this bleeding recurs, see your health care provider for an exam.
No, you only have to apply the patch on the correct day, not the correct hour.
Yes, many woman do not have monthly bleeding while taking birth control pills. When your period is two weeks late you can use a Home Pregnancy Test to insure you are not pregnant, for peace of mind.
No, you just need to change the patch on the right day, not at the right hour.
You can't get pregnant from switching brands of birth control patch as long as you have a patch on during the appropriate days, and aren't late in putting on the new patch. If you go more than seven days without a patch, you may be at risk for pregnancy.
Yes; if you start birth control on the first day of your period, you'll have immediate protection.