Patch contraception or birth control patch is used to avoid pregnancy. These patches are like small bandages which can stick to the skin. It releases estrogen and progesterone hormones into the system. Patch contraception works effectively and may not work if any specific antibiotics are taken along with it.
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Why do I get more vaginal discharge while on patch contraception?
Query: Hi doctor, I am on the Evra patch contraception. My problem is I am experiencing irregular and high volume of discharge while using the patch. And, when I stop using the patch the discharge becomes normal. What could be the possible cause for this issue? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you are taking patch as contraception, it is a combination of synthetic estrogen and progesterone. Both can affect the normal vaginal secretions in combination. In normal menses, during the first 14 days only estrogen is secreted by the body. In the second 14 days... Read Full »
I have non-stop bleeding despite taking Estrogen. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am taking Nexplanon and have been bleeding every day for the past two months. She gave me estrogen to help, but it is not working. What am I supposed to do?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Nexplanon is a subcutaneous contraceptive, and it may sometimes cause irregular bleeding or sometimes spotting for at least three months, or up to six months after the application. This is quite normal; this occurs due to the body's hormona... Read Full »
What is the possibility of pregnancy and miscarriage while on contraceptive patch?
Query: Hello doctor, I have some symptoms for the past one and a half weeks that mimic the symptoms when I found I was pregnant with my daughter. I was supposed to have my period tomorrow. Last week, I started with light spotting and it happened on and off for a day maybe less. Then within two days, I sta... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First, to confirm a pregnancy, you should perform a pregnancy test two weeks after having sexual intercourse. So perform a urinary pregnancy test or b-HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test to exclude or to confirm a pregnancy. After that get an ultrasound to evalua... Read Full »
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