What should I do if I stuck the Evra patch yesterday (Mon) (in the beginning of week 4 - week break) by mistake? Should I peel it off? Or leave? Not yet 24 hours have passed... I'm not sure if to leave it for 4 weeks and then start a new cycle? Help!
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Barbara Kołodziejska Pharmacist
15 months ago
In this situation, two procedures are possible: 1. If the patch has not been removed on the 22nd day of the cycle (or in your case a new one has been applied), it should be removed as soon as possible, the next cycle should start on the usual "Patch Change Day". There is no need for an additional method of contraception. 2. You can leave the patch and choose to postpone the bleeding by one cycle. Then we stick more patches according to the current scheme and only after a total of 6 weeks of use should you make a 7-day break for bleeding. In the process of using patches in this option, intermenstrual bleeding or spotting may appear. You can find more about the use of contraception in the form of patches in the article: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/kategorie/plastry-antykoncepcyjne