The contraceptive patch can also be known as a transdermal patch and is a small adhesive band that sticks to the skin. It is a type of combined hormonal contraception, that is, it releases a mixture of estrogens and gestagens. In this case, its administration and placement is through the skin, which reduces hormone load and side effects.
How do I wear the birth control patch ?
First of all it is important that the area where you stick the patch is clean, dry, without hair and without creams.
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What is the contraceptive patch function?
birth control patch hormones act through the skin through three mechanisms of action:
- Avoid ovulation.
- Generate changes in the endometrium to avoid the nesting of a possible fertilized egg.
- Difficulty passing the sperm thickening the cervical mucus.
The patch combines different hormones (estrogens and progestins) that are released into your body gradually to enter the bloodstream.
How often is the birth control patch changed?
The birth control patch has to be changed once a week. The change you do for three weeks and in the fourth week you do not stick because it is when you lower your menstruation (week of rest).
Contraceptive Patch Effectiveness
The contraceptive patch has an efficiency of almost 99%. Yes its effectiveness decreases because it took off and you were more than 24 hours without the patch.
Advantages of using the contraceptive patch
Some of the benefits of using the contraceptive patch may include:
- It's a weekly female contraceptive .
- It is easy to apply, comfortable and flexible.
- It has no effect on