# Ortho-Evra (bc patch) Users:  HELP!! (TMI warning)

**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ortho-evra-bc-patch-users-help-tmi-warning/158775
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion
**Created:** [March 3, 2003, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ortho-evra-bc-patch-users-help-tmi-warning/158775 "2003-03-03T16:56:17Z")
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### Author: ![Avarie537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/48db29/32.png) [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)
#### Post date: [March 3, 2003, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ortho-evra-bc-patch-users-help-tmi-warning/158775/1 "2003-03-03T16:56:17Z")

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_SIGH_

It’s my first month on The Patch. I used Depo-Provera for 4 1/2 years previously, and I would just like to know what I can expect.

This is my first patch-free week. I know that periods are supposed to be (I think) lighter and shorter, like with the pill, but I haven’t HAD a period in 4 1/2 years. What has your experience been like? I mean, I’ve got a pantiliner, a super tampon, and a regular tampon in my purse, Just In Case - and because I don’t know what’s a-comin’!

Help!!