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Why did i get my period when i applied a evra patch on my patch free week to skip it? and im still spotting after my period is finished what do i do?

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Dr. Karen Dantin answered

Varies: Sometime it is difficult not to skip a period. I would just wait a bit, do not try to stop next period and see if things return to normal

Answered 11/2/2015

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A member asked:

Why did i get my period when i applied a evra patch on my patch free week to skip it? and im still spotting after my period is finished what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Dantin answered

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