Good morning
I'm switching from the jeanine pill to the evra patch and I would like to ask why I have to use an additional contraceptive method for the first week or the patch doesn't work during this time? Because in theory, during this period, I should have withdrawal bleeding and be protected all the time. In my situation, if I had intercourse the day before, am I protected for the first week?
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Angelika Talar-Śpionek Pharmacist, Editor
8 months ago
Theoretically, there is a risk that ovulation will occur before the patch starts working. Therefore, it is recommended to use a condom preventively with the first patch.
The day before the onset of withdrawal bleeding and the application of the patch, intercourse was secured properly. There is no need to worry.
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