I started the cycle on Monday and then I should put on a new patch (as the first from the package). Unfortunately I forgot, I put on Thursday morning. How should I deal with the next ones now - when should I change them? Should the first one be worn shorter and the new one should be worn as standard on Monday or change the day of the patch change to Thursday? He has been using contraception for over a year. Should I protect myself additionally and for how long?
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Anna Lewandowska Pharmacist, Editor
3 years ago
In this case, if you put on the first patch on Thursday morning, adjust your patch change schedule to change the patch every Thursday. This means that each patch will be worn for 7 days, and the break without the patch will last from Thursday to Wednesday. It is important that you adjust your patch change scheme so that you change it regularly every 7 days. There is no need to shorten the time to wear the first patch. After adjusting the scheme, you can continue to apply the patch in the new cycle. It is recommended to apply additional protection for a certain period of time to ensure the continuity of contraceptive protection. In case of doubt, I encourage you to consult your doctor again. The GdziePoLek.pl service also allows you to obtain a teleconsultation with a doctor: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja I also encourage you to read the articles: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/antykoncepcja https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-prawidlowo-stosowac-antykoncepcje https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/antykoncepcja-hormonalna