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Is the Birth Control Patch really dangerous the way they say?

I have been on the Birth control Pill for about 5 or 6 years now. I am sick of taking the pill and want to try another method but I have heard some bad thing about the patch and thats what i was leaning towards...because the shot has caused everybody in my family to gain weight so i know it will be tha same with me. so is it ok to try the patch or should i try another method and if so which one?

Public Comments

1. Oh no the patch is just fine. Everyone was only kidding.
2. It's dangerous, too many side effects. I used to work in a Doctor's Office and he highly recommended for women to stop taking the pill or using the patch. He suggested using the films that you can insert and they act as a barrier. Hope this helps...
3. Veryyyyyyyyy dangerous, I was on it for a year and started having side effects. I almost had a stroke thats very scary. I loved the patch but it's not safe.
4. using the patch is no different than using the pill except that you use it once a month instead of every day. also the hormones get into your system without going thru the stomach and liver.
5. The patch has a very high level of hormones, much more than birth control pills. That is what is leading to the more serious side effects. The chances of getting a blood clot or stroke is much higher than they first predicted. I am just waiting for it to be banned. All day long I see commercials for class action lawsuits against it. If you don't want to take the pill try the Nuva Ring or an IUD.