WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2003: Re: orthoevra-continuous use

Re: orthoevra-continuous use

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 9 Aug 2003 21:00:14 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 9 Aug 2003, Abbey wrote: >
>I have been wearing the patch continuously (4 weeks) for the past year.
>I would like to eliminate my period if at all possible but has not
>subsided. Does it take a long time or is this an indication that my
>period will not deminish? Any info would be greatly appreciated.
>
>--
>Abbey
>

As long as you continuously using patch, your periods will probably be avoided. However if you do start to bleed after a few months it would be wise to stop using the patch for 4-7 days, then re-starting the patch

-- Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC Sugar Land, TX

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