“Birth control patch”
I was a week behind putting my patch on from the fourth week(the week I don’t wear it) my patch is called Xulane. How will it affect my periods?
Female | 30 years old
3 Answers
yes it could make you bleed. you should also use back up method this month
If you mean you waited a week after you period was finished and then put the patch on there are a couple things to consider. Not only is it possible that your period may be off but it is possible that if you have unprotected sex this month that your 97+% protection you were offered by the patch is no longer there. Please use extra protection (condoms) if you are having sex with men because the effectiveness of the patch is off this month. It is very important to the use the contraception as prescribed to maintain its effectiveness and keep your periods on track.
Dr. Mark DeMasi
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
I recommend that you use a back up form of contraception this cycle. You may have escape ovulation this cycle.
