Girls that are on the patch.

Kandyapple · #1 (**permalink**) Sep 26, 04

So today I was in the car with my mom. And right before she dropped me off at work today. She starts talking about this news cast that she saw the other day.
She told me that it was about a girl that was on the patch. One day she started to have major leg pains and then headaches. And by the end of the day she had died from a blood clot.
This made me very concerned, since I am on the same patch.
I understand this is one of the risks of being on the pill or the patch. But maybe I need to refresh on the little insert, because I thought that it was mainly a risk if you had a history of blood clots.
Im just wondering if anyone saw this news clip, and they may have more info regarding the issue. The news clip supposedly said they had 16 other cases of this happening with girls on the patch. I don't know if it was confermed that it was just from being on the patch, or if she just got a blood clot from normal causes. Im not very knowledgable when it comes to blood clot information.
My mom was not very in depth regarding the issue either, so I would like to learn more. If anyone else has any other information they would like to share.
Either in general or regarding the news clip.

Courtney · #2 (**permalink**) Sep 26, 04

thats scary..I'm not on the patch but I'm on the pill and it scares me because I smoke which increases the risk of blood clots,but I'm pretty sure its only a slight risk for both?? not sure...

Lady Dame · #3 (**permalink**) Sep 26, 04

whats really scary is the morning after pill, you can only take it once every 8 months and if you use it more then 3 times you risk not being able to get pregnant, EVER.

*Geminiz* · #4 (**permalink**) Sep 26, 04

I would also like more information regarding this as I am on the patch as well. My doctor told me when first starting the patch that it's the same as being on the pill, so I'm hoping there are no additional risks to the patch.

Kandyapple · #5 (**permalink**) Sep 26, 04

Not as far as I know. I think the risks are about the same. And medication will always effect people differently. Like I said I'm no expert on blood clots. And I'm not aware of any of the contributing factors, that may have played a roll in this girls death.
It goes to show though, that you should always take the time to read the insert. But even though blood clots can be very unpredictable. My mom said at times she is worried for me, since I work an office job, where I sit for long hours.
So if you have unsual pains where there are major veins, or extreme headaches. Maybe check with a doctor as soon as you can. :S
But then again you always should in those situations. Bah! so nerve racking.

Kandyapple · #6 (**permalink**) Sep 26, 04

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Originally Posted by Angel

whats really scary is the morning after pill, you can only take it once every 8 months and if you use it more then 3 times you risk not being able to get pregnant, EVER.

wow that is a bit scary. I know I have used it 3 times in my life. I still want to have kids one day though. I was never informed of that by anyone though.

miss.myra · #7 (**permalink**) Sep 26, 04

There are increased risks of getting blood clots on any form of hormonal birthcontrol (the pill, the patch, the shot..), especially if you smoke.

Don't y'all read the little booklet your stuff comes with?

diva · #8 (**permalink**) Sep 26, 04

Pregnant women have a higher risk of getting blood clots and strokes.

Angel: who told you that? it's not true. the morning after pill is just a higher dose of the same hormonal combination found in oral contraceptives. it doesn't cause infertility.

Shadowlove · #9 (**permalink**) Sep 26, 04

A lot of women I know have stopped taking the pill and feel way better emotionally and physically. My ex had a diaphram which lasts 2 years and only cost $80. She said it was way better than the pill.

Shadow Love

bl0nde · #10 (**permalink**) Sep 26, 04

that story about that girl who dies is sad... poor girl. im kinda freaked out because ive been getting a lot of headaches lately and my leg feels like it has growing pains. but its probaly all just in my head. but really why? maybe its a sign to get off the pill heheh :s

Kandyapple · #11 (**permalink**) Sep 27, 04

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Originally Posted by miss.myra

There are increased risks of getting blood clots on any form of hormonal birthcontrol (the pill, the patch, the shot..), especially if you smoke.

Don't y'all read the little booklet your stuff comes with?

Of course I do. I've read it lot's of times. I just want to know if there is more to this story, that anyone would know of.
It just creeps me out when I complain about a pain in my neck, and my mom starts going off about girls that have died while being on the patch.
I know that it is always a risk with medication. And it's not going to happen to everyone. But I would still like to have some more information.

The patch is still fairly new. And the info is almost identical to what you get with the pill. But when I start hearing about people dying on the patch, more often then the pill. It makes me wonder if it is stronger, or a higher risk due to dosage or whatnot.
I think though, that I will be going in for a check up soon. And at that time I will try to get additional info out of the doctor. I would like to be more informed.

galaxie · #12 (**permalink**) Sep 28, 04

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Originally Posted by Angel

whats really scary is the morning after pill, you can only take it once every 8 months and if you use it more then 3 times you risk not being able to get pregnant, EVER.

Not true.
See Esi's post.

hardstylin · #13 (**permalink**) Sep 28, 04

^^haha i was gona say crazy i know bitches that have taken that shit 3 times in 2 weeks :)

robyn · #14 (**permalink**) Sep 28, 04

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Originally Posted by hardstylin

^^haha i was gona say crazy i know bitches that have taken that shit 3 times in 2 weeks :)

Ugh god. Condoms much?

galaxie · #15 (**permalink**) Sep 28, 04

^ no kidding!
it's backup not birth control!

Jingles · #16 (**permalink**) Sep 29, 04

no matter what form of hormonal birth control you choose, there are going to be horror stories

and smokers on hormonal birth control have an increased bunch of crap to worry about

blood clots are a factor, and if i'm not mistaken there are certain groups pf women who are high risk for them, those being over 35, smoking and over weight (and medical history)

but don't be mislead, when you are fucking around with your cycle there are always risk, pregnancy, death and of course weight gain!

treat your body with respect, keep it healthy and don't worry too much about the 1/ 1000 (or whatever the number is) that experience the extreme complications that lead to death

nothing is a 100% in prevention of babies and if that's a risk you are willing to take, i think the blood clot one is one you can afford as well

ps- half a year of the patch for me and still pleased

Kandyapple · #17 (**permalink**) Sep 30, 04

Yah I guess I shouldnt be worrying so much about it. It was just so out of the blue. And I got freeked out because I was already having pains from being sick. lol it didn't help that I was hyped up on meds. It probably made me a little more paranoid.
She made it seem so extreme in the moment.