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Currently on the patch for birth control.instead of not putting a patch on the free patch week, i put a patch, period came on time. what do i do?

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Dr. Elizabeth Reynoso answered

Keep trying: Some people still have their period when they try to do continuous birth control especially for the first few months. Keep trying to use patch continuously for 3-4 more months and most likely your period will subside

Answered 9/18/2017

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A member asked:

Currently on the patch for birth control.instead of not putting a patch on the free patch week, i put a patch, period came on time. what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elizabeth Reynoso answered

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