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Will Evra Patch Have An Effect On The Hormonal Blood Test?

Posted on Fri, 3 Feb 2017

Question: I have PCOS and I'm currently on an Evra patch. Will the patch affect my blood test hormone levels?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Erva patch affect blood female hormone levels

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear and thanks for your query to HCM.

I have your question and understand your concern.

Erva patch contains the same hormones as the combined pill, and it works in the same way.
Hence Erva patch affect your blood female hormone levels.

Please feel free for further discussion.

Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (21 minutes later)

when should I repeat the tests after taking off my patch? How long should I wait? And thank you so much it's such a relief to know.

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vary from the period of time you have used Erva patches

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear again!

Anytime between the time you stop using it and up to a year afterward is considered a normal time frame in which it will take for your body, on it’s own to regulate your hormones and start a regular menstrual cycle .

Usually vary from the period of time you have used Erva patches and from women to women .

If you have used no more than six months than doesn't need to much time .

Hence you should wait minimally one menstrual cycle after you will take off patch to do hormones .

During the time you will be off patch try to eat a whole diet and exercise daily.

Please feel free for further discussion.

Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T