Contraceptive patch

[HP12]

I’ve been on the contraceptive patch for a week and have got an ache in my left leg. Should I be worried or is it just a side effect and wait it out?

[LotusBlue]

Hi! I would have examined my veins, don't forget that hormonal contraceptives increase the risk of trombosis.

[HP12 in reply to LotusBlue]

That’s what I was worried about.

I called the doctors and they said that it should settle down and that only to go back to the doctors if my leg swells or any pain.

[Galen70 in reply to HP12]

Agreed. Examining your veins doesn't help, the risk is for DVT deep vein thrombosis - emphasis on deep. Swelling, redness of the skin, heat, pain, these are the hallmark features

[HP12 in reply to Galen70]

That’s what the doctor said! Since writing this post and calling the doctors, I haven’t experienced any symptoms! Must have just been adjusting to the patch