i didn't even know the patch was a thing whaat never heard of that ever lmao
I never had a proper boyfriend until I was 17 and until around 18 months ago it was just generally using condoms! My ex didn't want to make me get contraception as he didn't want me to suffer the side effects or anything. However, I think gaining maturity I didn't fancy the pill as I could probably guarantee I would forget it, my sister got the implant, but bled for months on end so had the pill alongside it which didn't help so now she uses neither as far as I know.
Around 18 months ago I started using the patch and as long as I change it around the same time each week it goes ok, if not I might just get rather moody for a bit! The patch has been great for me, it's made my periods actually start around the same time, as before I wouldn't know when I was due on or anything. With the patch it's similar to the pill, although instead of taking it every day I change it every week, then after the third week is over I have a patch free week where I may bleed (this doesn't have to happen, but I've always been regular). Then when that week is over it goes back on again and the cycle starts again. The patch isn't too easy to get - there's only one type so if I was allergic or anything I would have had to use something else, it also reduces the risk of breast cancer, slightly increases the risk of cervical cancer etc. I think you can only have the patch until around the age of 35 and be under 14 stone.
My first batch lasted 3 months, then they did a review and gave me 6 month's worth then had a review then they were meant to give me 12 months, but accidentally gave me 6, so I went back and had a review now I have 12 month's worth again! They check your weight, blood pressure etc. every time to make sure it's ok.
I think my parents would have rather have let me have the choice than just telling me I was going on so and so.
Also I read this thread and I was like omg Gina I've known you since you were like 10-12 stop lmao. At least you waited and that though so that's cool.







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