Question 1

i would like to be on birth control but would rather not take the pill and was wondering if the patch works and if it is a good option for me?

Accepted Answer

Your decision: The type of contraception you chose is an individual choice. They both have about the same failure rate. Choose based on which one would fit your life style and the potential side effects

Question 2

how long does it take for the birth control patch to start working?

Accepted Answer

If started during : Your period should be effective before your next ovulation.

Question 3

so i am on the birth control patch zafemy and have been on it for longer than 3 months. my boyfriend came in me today and i was wonder if i should buy a plan b or is it not necessary due to the fact that im on the birth control?

Accepted Answer

: Typically, when you are on the birth control, it works but as expected nothing is 100%. Birth control can fail and if you want to reassure yourself, the plan b would do that.

Question 4

how does the medicine in the birth control patch work to prevent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

4 ways: The most commonly used pills have estrogen and progestin.  They thicken the cervical mucus so sperm can't swim.  They slow the fallopian tubes from pushing the egg forward.  They thin the lining so an egg can't implant.  They stop the ovary from making an egg.

Question 5

i started using the birth control patch a week ago and the fatigue is affecting my work.  ive tried sleeping earlier, bioplus, and coffee but nothing is helping.  what can i do while my body adjusts?

Accepted Answer

Consult your GYN: It will take 1-2 months for your body to adjust.

Question 6

ive been on the birth control patch ella for over a year now . today i woke up with my patch still on but i got my period . this has never happened to me before ive only ever got it a couple days after i take off my patch. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it's still normal to have vaginal bleeding (period) on contraceptive patch without interruption although ovulation likely won't occur. Take care.

Question 7

i have some questions about the birth control patch. if i have nausea and vomiting will things like dramamine and vitamin b6 help?..and do i have to take it off for one week to get my period?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can take antiemetic med for N/V when using birth control patch. With birth control patch, you use one patch a week for 3 weeks then none on week 4 when the period will come.

Question 8

will my birth control still work if i take it at different times within minutes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Make sure you take it as directed, but if you are only off by minutes each day that will not affect its ability to work correctly.

Question 9

if i take my birth control 30mins early one night will it effect anything? or if i take it 30min late? will it still work?

Accepted Answer

Birth Control timing: Yes, it will still work.  You do not have to take it exactly the same time each day.  You just don't really want to take it in the morning one day and the evening another.   Better to try and take it every 24 hours but it is ok if you are off by an hour or so.

Question 10

will my birth control still work if i take insulin?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but . . .: Birth control (contraceptive) methods work, regardless of whether a person is on Insulin or not.  If a person is using the birth control method properly, it will be just as effective with or without insulin.  If a person is not using the birth control properly, using or not using Insulin will not help the birth control work any better.

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I would like to be on birth control but would rather not take the pill and was wondering if the patch works and if it is a good option for me?

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How long does it take for the birth control patch to start working?

A member asked:

So i am on the birth control patch zafemy and have been on it for longer than 3 months. my boyfriend came in me today and i was wonder if i should buy a plan b or is it not necessary due to the fact that im on the birth control?

A member asked:

How does the medicine in the birth control patch work to prevent pregnancy?

A member asked:

I started using the birth control patch a week ago and the fatigue is affecting my work. ive tried sleeping earlier, bioplus, and coffee but nothing is helping. what can i do while my body adjusts?

A member asked:

Ive been on the birth control patch ella for over a year now . today i woke up with my patch still on but i got my period . this has never happened to me before ive only ever got it a couple days after i take off my patch. is this normal?

A member asked:

I have some questions about the birth control patch. if i have nausea and vomiting will things like dramamine and vitamin b6 help?..and do i have to take it off for one week to get my period?

A member asked:

Will my birth control still work if i take it at different times within minutes?

A member asked:

If i take my birth control 30mins early one night will it effect anything? or if i take it 30min late? will it still work?

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Will my birth control still work if i take insulin?

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