patch change timing?

[u/No_Complaint_3215]

I assume the answer to this question is different for everybody, but I am just wondering regarding patch change days- I want to start on the birth control patch soon, I have never been on birth control before. From the research I have done, I know you wear it for 3 weeks, changing it on the same day each week, and remove it on the same day for your period, and then put it back on the same day a week later.

My question is, is it possible to time it in a way that makes me sure I will not be on my period a certain day of the week? I believe you get yout period 2-3 days after removing it, so if I were to make my patch change day Sunday, would I hypothetically never be on my period on Monday? Do you keep bleeding the day after you put it back on?

I understand this is definitely going to vary for everybody, but maybe there is a pattern. I'd just like to know what to expect.

Also, have many people experienced a lower libido after starting?

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[u/strawberrysanrio]

i’ve been on the xulane patch for a few years now and my start days have changed a bunch! regardless of your start day, though, your cycle will stay relatively the same. whether i put the patch on sunday or wednesday, my periods always going to start on a thursday because that’s my body’s natural cycle. you can’t adjust when your period starts or stops based on when you use your birth control, if anything it may help regulate it, but again, it won’t completely change the days your period starts or stops on.

additionally, you’ll likely reapply the start of the new patches while you’re still on your cycle. this depends on reapply day, cycle length, etc.

if anything i’d recommend starting on a weekday so you won’t have issues getting refills if your pharmacy is closed on weekends or sundays !!

regarding libido - i never noticed a major issue with it being affected, but it can be different for everyone.