what if you don't get your period on your patch free week?
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If you want to stop having periods or skip a period, you can skip your patch-free week, and start a new pack of patches. There's nothing dangerous or harmful about using the patch to skip your period.
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Causes of absent menstruation Natural causes most likely to cause amenorrhea include pregnancy, breast-feeding, and menopause. Lifestyle factors may include excessive exercise and stress. Also, having too little body fat or too much body fat may also delay or stop menstruation. Hormonal imbalances may cause amenorrhea.
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If your period is one to two weeks late, and you still are getting negative pregnancy tests, a visit to your gynecologist for a pregnancy blood test is recommended. If your periods are frequently irregular, talk to your doctor about when they'd like you to call.
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Amenorrhea—the absence of menstrual periods—does not always signify a serious problem. It may be caused by natural hormonal changes such as menopause or something as common as stress. The key to treating amenorrhea successfully depends upon addressing the underlying cause.
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If you choose to skip your "period" continually, side effects can include breakthrough bleeding. Your uterus won't get “backed up”
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['headache, back pain;', 'stuffy nose, sinus pain, sore throat;', 'vaginal itching or discharge, changes in your menstrual periods, breakthrough bleeding;', 'bloating, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting;', 'breast pain;', 'redness or irritation where the patch was worn;', 'thinning scalp hair; or.']
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Try not to freak out. It's normal miss a period once in a while. It could just be your body's response to stress or changes in your eating or exercise habits. But sometimes, it can also be a sign of a larger issue.
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The patch is a safe, simple, and convenient way to prevent pregnancy. It also has other benefits, like helping with acne, making your periods lighter and more regular, and easing menstrual cramps.
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During the first few months while your body is adjusting to the contraceptive patch, you may have some vaginal bleeding in addition to the usual bleeding during your patch-free week. This is not serious but can be a nuisance. It may vary from spotting to a heavier loss like a light period. Do not stop using your patch.
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Some women don't always have a bleed in their patch-free week. This is nothing to worry about if you've used the patch properly and have not taken any medicine that could affect it. See a GP or nurse for advice if you're worried, or do a pregnancy test to check if you're pregnant.
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So schedule some time to chill out a lil so your body can get back to normal – and so can your periods! If you get sick really quickly with flu, fever or stomach bug, there is a good chance that it could cause you to miss your period.
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When used correctly, the patch is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. Each patch lasts for 1 week. You change the patch every week for 3 weeks, then have a week off without a patch. You don't need to think about it every day, and it's still effective if you're sick (vomit) or have diarrhoea.
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Also, if you stop using the patch for any reason, you will need to begin using another birth control method, usually after 24 hours of removing your last patch. It's OK to participate in regular activities like swimming and exercise while wearing the patch.
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It's normal miss a period once in a while. It could just be your body's response to stress or changes in your eating or exercise habits. But sometimes, it can also be a sign of a larger issue.
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If you want to skip a period or stop having periods altogether while you're using the patch, just skip the patch-free week and start a new pack of patches on week 4. So you'll always be wearing a patch. You may have some bleeding or spotting for the first 6 months when you use the patch to skip your period.
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But depending on when you start the patch, you may need to use a backup birth control method (like condoms) for the first 7 days. If you start using the patch during the first 5 days of your period, it will start working right away and you won't need backup birth control.
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Certainly, if you are not getting any periods at all during the winter months, again this can be abnormal and needs looking into. Heavier periods can cause low iron and anaemia and this should also be investigated by your GP.