Is the ortha evera patch really bad for you?

i heard that you could die from the patch?
Answer:
It can be. All hormonal birth control methods increase your risk of blood clots. Blood clots in the brain cause strokes, in the lungs--pulmonary embolisms, and in the legs--deep-vain trhombosis. Any of these things left untreated can lead to death. However, the patch has a 6 times higher occurence of blood clots than the pill--which already puts women at an increased risk of blood clots. Though the patch is on the market, I would be extremely leary of using it myself but it is a personal decision. If you are using any hormonal birth control method, take extra precautions with blood clots.
-Don't use hormonal methods if you are going to be in bed or inactive for a long period after a surgery or illness.
-Keep active, walk daily, especially if you are at a desk all day.
-Take the pill as directed, don't go crazy and triple doses if you miss two days!
-Don't smoke. Smokers have less blodd circulation which increases their risk for a clot.
-Look out for classic markers of a blood clot in different locations--sharp pain when breathing, a sharp pain in the calf or thigh(usually the latter), or numbness/weakness on one side of the body. See a doctor immediately if you have any of these symptoms, early treatment is key!

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blood clots and stroke are side effects of all birth control options.

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All types of birth control carry a risk of blood clots, stroke, and heart attack. However, it has been shown that the patch increases these risks even more than the pill does. I don't know why it is; I just know what I have read and heard from my doctor.

No matter what type of BC you are on, be sure to not smoke. The risk goes up even higher with that.

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yes it is definitely true! they've done a lot of research and studies on the patch and it can lead to blood clots and more. When i was on the patch i had numerous times when i had chest pains. And im a 21 year old healthy female who has never had them before. You're best bet if you are looking for birth control is the pill or the shot

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Didn't they just take that off the market because it was killing so many women? Of course it's bad for you. All synthetic birth control is bad for you.

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