My girlfriend has been on the patch for maybe two years now and I just recently heard about it's effects and I am deeply concerned for her. The thing with her is that the pills won't work for her and the patch really helps her slow down on her bleeding. I don't know what to do. Her health isn't all that great. I'm just seeking for help. What should we do? Appreciate the help.
2007-03-02 03:18:18 · 6 answers · asked by PHi MAi 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Has she talked to her doctor about the patch? Maybe you and she need to schedule an appointment with her doctor and you guys can talk it out. Her doctor would probably be the best one to figure out what her risks are and if she needs to switch to another method.
Editing to add for other people who aren't aware: The patch increases a woman's risk of getting blood clots and thrombosis, which can result in strokes. This risk is higher in women who are over 35 or who smoke.
2007-03-02 03:22:08 · answer #1 · answered by mikah_smiles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are really concerned you should get her to a physician. This way you can make sure that the patch is not the cause for her illness, and if it is something else you will find out what. GOOD LUCK!
2007-03-02 11:21:19 · answer #2 · answered by cvjade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not positive but I think smoking can greatly increase the dangers. If she smokes she might want to quit because I think the the likelyhood of the side effects is GREATLY increased by smoking. She should see a doc. though. If its any consolation I know tons of girls who are on the patch and theyre fine! But still...
2007-03-02 11:55:10 · answer #3 · answered by girlvette2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm about to start the Patch. What effects are you talking about?
2007-03-02 11:21:32 · answer #4 · answered by ribbitt_ribbitt_83 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How sweet of you to be concerned.
Have her discuss it with her doctor and see if there are other options she can try.
2007-03-02 11:30:35 · answer #5 · answered by Behaviorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have her go and see her prescribing dr
2007-03-02 11:20:46 · answer #6 · answered by M JOHNS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋