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What Do Brown Discharge And Tender Breasts While On Ortho Evra Suggest?
Hi.I am using Ortho Evra for 2 years now.During this cycle I was on week 2 of the patch and I had sex with my boyfriend withiut using a condom.I took my 3rd patch off 2day for my patch free week and Iv noticed a brown discharge on my underwear&on toilet paper after I urinate.My breasts are tender.My period usually comes on the Friday/Saturday of my patch free week.Could I be pregnant?I havent had this discharge before while using the patch
Wed, 22 Apr 2020
Hi,
Ortho evra is a progestin contraceptive. Breast tenderness and intermittent spotting are usual side effects of the drug especially seen in the first few months of its use.
Thank you. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Ortho evra is a progestin contraceptive. Breast tenderness and intermittent spotting are usual side effects of the drug especially seen in the first few months of its use.
Thank you. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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