Contraceptive Birth Control Patch

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A Contraceptive patch is also known as Birth Control Patch. A thin, beige plastic patch that sticks to the skin to prevent pregnancy, every once a week to three weeks a new patch is placed.

The contraceptive patch prevents pregnancy by stopping the ovaries from releasing an egg and making the cervical mucus thicker. Released the same hormones as in the birth control pill estrogen and progestin. The patch can be worn on the buttocks, stomach, back and upper arms. Apply to clean and dry skin, do not use any cream or lotions near a patch that you are

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