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08/08/2019

Patch

 4/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

5 - 8 years

Had children

Height

4'11"/150cm

Weight

85kg - 90kg / 13st 5lb - 14st 2lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

I’ve been on the patch since I was 18. I love it! The only issue is your skin getting irritated from it or it sticking to your underwear sometimes. I’ve gained some weight recently (unrelated to the patch) and I may have to try a new type of contraception as it says the patch can be less effective for people over 198 lbs. But so far I haven’t noticed any changes in its effectiveness. I’ll be really sad to change from the patch because it’s worked really well for me!

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat positively

Weight

I don’t know / can’t tell

Periods

Lighter periods

Sex drive

I don’t know / can’t tell

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Better skin

Latex allergy

Back pain

Tender breasts

Cystitus

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