A member asked:

Forgot to go patch free on the fourth week to get my period. i put on a new patch. just realized this today,the day i put on new patches. what do i do?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Use it: You can use the patch this week and then just take your patch free week next week. Some people to use the patch continuously without ever taking a break to avoid having menstrual cycles.

Dr Poinsett agreed

Answered 9/19/2017

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A member asked:

Forgot to go patch free on the fourth week to get my period. i put on a new patch. just realized this today,the day i put on new patches. what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Poinsett agreed

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