User Reviews for Norelgestromin/Ethinyl Estradiol transdermal

My daughter's doctor prescribe this medicine. The patch DOS NOT stick. She had to wear on of those waterproof band aid to be able to keep the patch in place. Her skin was really irritated because of the patch and the band aid. As soon as she started to use the patch, she became extremely tired and stopped eating properly . Will ask doctor to change medicine.

I could’ve last a week on these. After day 3 my patch fell off and I had to put a new one on. I had a terrible migraine only on the right side of my head for days (same side of my body the patch was on), to the point if I looked at the light it was a stabbing pain through my head. Never again.

This doesn't stick on your skin at all.. yes it's easy to use but u need a ace bandage wrapped over it to keep it staying. I ended up pregnant with these patches not knowing that it fell off due to sweating in hot temperatures a

I’ve been on this patch going on two years now and I’ve never had any big issues with it. Every once in a blue moon I’ll have a patch that wouldn’t want to stay within the first year. But cleaning the area before application helps and after I put mine on I keep my hand on top of it for a few seconds to press it down. The spot that works thee best for me is my shoulder /upper arms.

The patches never stuck. Would fall off within 48 hours. I switched because of an insurance problem and having to go to a specific pharmacy. Struggled until I went back onto Xulane because I couldn't get my period to actually start showing up again. (They're irregular because of PCOS)

This birth control is so good and easy to use, I’ve only had one patch missing the adhesive otherwise they stick perfectly and work great my periods are way lighter too!

The adhesive failed within 24 hours. I immediately applied another patch and got the same result. I’ve been on several patches and Zafemy is by far the most frustrating. I cannot compare side effects as it was never on long enough to tell.

My pharmacy only carries this brand and I hate it. I got pregnant on this brand almost 2 years ago. I switched pharmacies after having my baby. But because the second pharmacy was too far away I had to switch back to the first one. And yet again they keep falling off.

In order to get zafemy to stick. You have to rub the area with an alcohol pad, let it dry, then stick the pad on. I put mines on Monday, it’s now Thursday and it has lasted. It has lasted through the showers also.

Love it

They are not sticky in the slightest. I thought I messed up putting the first one on, but nope. A kids sticker has more adhesive than these. It's like trying to get a plastic window cling to stay.

They dont stuck for sh!t!! ive tried putting them everywhere, my arm, my lower stomach my upper stomach, my butt, everywhere u possibly can. and everytime i shower, they come off. theyre the worst ever

Thank goodness my daughter is only using this for her periods and not for preventative b/c the patches suck and do not stay on very good!!

I started Zafemy on a Friday and by Sunday I threw my hands up. I just had a baby 5 months ago and was looking into birthcontrol. I was on Ortho Patch before, never had an issue and I get a script of Zafemy and I absolutely hate it. Saturday I was so beyond exhausted- fatigued to the fullest and today I feel SICK as can be. Chills, nausea, stomach ache. I ripped it off. I’m done. I can’t do it. 10/10 would not recommend.

I started on the patch just over two moths ago and I will be switching methods once my prescription runs out. I have been decently happy with the patch, have had no issues with it not sticking like most people seem to have and I have noticed few changes to my moods from it but it has been causing me to get cold sores back to back and for that reason I am switching. I have had three cold sores in the few weeks since starting on the patch and I can't bear it anymore. If you don't get cold sores i would recommed giving it a shot, if you do get them then id stear clear. Still not pregnet tho!!Read More Read Less

I have been using the Zafemy patch for 5 months now. My periods have always been irregular before the patch (I used to get my period once every 2/3 months) and my period is always on time now with the normal 28 day cycle! I often have unprotected sex, maybe about 1-4 times a week and I haven't been pregnant yet either, as my period always comes in time during the patch free week. Although the Zafemy patch could be more sticky, it works well and is easy to put on. I just wish it was stickier because it definitely does not stick well/gets loose in a jacuzzi or pool. I suggest if you are going to take a bath, going to the pool or jacuzzi, do it during your patch free week or dip in the water that isn't in a location where the patch is (for instance, the shoulder maybe). Otherwise, Zafemy is a pretty good birth control. I just wish it was stickier.Read More Read Less

This patch sucks it does not stay on when you are in any kind of water shower, bath, pool, anything. The other brand Nurx works way better.

These are the worst patches I’ve ever used. Granted, I have not gotten pregnant, but that’s because I’ve had to keep up with proper precaution on top of wearing this patch. It falls off when I shower, it falls off when I sleep, it falls off when I sweat (and I don’t even sweat that much), and it falls off sometimes not even 10 minutes after putting it on. I have to constantly replace my patch, so I’m constantly changing my patch change day because I don’t know if it’s been effective or not. This is the only birth control that works for me, so it is extremely disappointing that even this method is frustrating me. Read More Read Less

I thought I was dying. I was constantly hot and dizzy and nauseous. I couldn't even make it a full first week. My heart pounded like crazy, and I had terrible brain fog. And my body was so weak, it felt like the flu from hell. It was scary. I know its rough to get used to birth control for the first couple of months, but I just could not function. It didn't mess with my moods, and I had no spotting or change down there, but I was in agony.

They do not stick no matter where you put them! I am constantly nauseous and the headaches are horrible! I have never had an issue with acne and now after using these patches im breaking out everywhere!! My face, back, and chest it is absolutely horrible!! I had a patch on my shoulder blade and had to take it off early due to it burning and itching. I ended up having blisters under the patch. I stopped taking it and the acne has now continued and is not getting any better since stopping the patch! I tried getting back on them and no luck still having horrible experience with them.Read More Read Less