The Patch

Okay, so I'm a nervous birth control user. Mostly because I have been switching to find the right one. What "strange" side effects has anyone had? I posted before about spotting before period but what about discharge changes the day you put on the patch? Pain in pelvis? Placement? 
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Di

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Oh my god I had pain in my pelvis the first day too!!! I’m glad I’m not alone I’ve only had it three days

Br

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I have had some spotting before my period with the patch but typically that only happens if I run off schedule (which happens a lot and I need to get my butt in gear!!!). The best place I find is a butt cheek. And in the middle. It's less likely to rip off and it's not noticeable. It will only be seen by someone you get intimate with and trust me, they'll probably be glad for the visual validation that you're being safe. You will probably get pimples wherever you place it because the patch can slightly irritate the skin, but I haven't really found this to be a huge issue. I've never had any pain because of the patch. I love it! Just gotta be careful because while it is very sticky it can rip off. I've had this happen if I place it too high or low on one of my cheeks because the underwear lining can sometimes pull it but if you place it in the middle and are cautious the first day or so when removing your bottoms then you'll probably be okay.

Ka

Kara • Jun 20, 2016
My gyno said that if it was placed too much on the fleshy part I may not be able to get as good of endometrial control? I go with upper butt, but I think I got it too high this time.