Due to growing concerns about the side effects of the long-term use of Depo Provera, I’ve decided to switch my hormonal contraception to the Evra Patch.
I’ve taken oral contraceptives before, and the reason I switched to Depo Provera is because I just couldn’t remember to take the pill every day. When I decided to make the switch off Depo, the patch seemed to be a natural choice. And today is patch day one.
Initial observations:
-I haven’t had any sort of crazy hormonal surge, like I used to get with Depo as soon as I got a new injection.
-The patch was easy to apply, and I don’t notice it on my skin at all (I’ve applied it to my butt for starters, of the four places it can reside)
-It does leave a bit of sticky residue, and I’ve ended up having it stuck to my clothing a little, as well as inadvertently tugging on it when I change. I think that’s mostly due to placement – I’ll change where I stick it next week.
That’s all I have to report for now – I’ll update this as I discover anything else worth mentioning.
As a former patch wearer myself, I’d suggest looking for an alternate method of birth control NOW. The patch sucks! It doesn’t matter where you locate it, it still sticks to clothing and comes off. Give it a few more days and the sticky residue will pick up all the colors of the clothing you’ve worn since and will start to look like a square piece of gangrene on your ass.
I know what you mean… i cannot be trusted to take a pill everyday. I’m a big fan of my IUD… but good luck with the patch!
ditto with peanut. 🙂
of course, not being in a long term monogamous relationship and having no children, it’s more difficult to get one. conveniently, my doctor rules.