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Ortho Evra Patch
It can't get more simple than this -- once a week, just stick on your Ortho Evra Patch (it's thin, beige and fairly indiscreet). Yep, that's all! Replace it each week, and the estrogen and progestin is releases will have you covered against pregnancy. No panic over missed pills or fiddling around for a condom. The Ortho Evra Patch goes where you goes, and is ready when you are!!
The Ortho Evra Patch
The Ortho Evra birth control patch is highly effective. Answers to your questions about the Ortho Evra patch. Information about the Ortho Evra patch as a method of contraception is presented as well as some of the advantages, disadvantages, reliability, effectiveness, cost, and risks. Everything you need to know about the Ortho Evra patch and...
Black Box Warning for the Ortho Evra Patch
The FDA has updated the label on the Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch. Information regarding the safety of this birth control option is presented.
What if the Patch Falls Off or I Forget to Change It?
If your patch falls off or you forgot to change it, don’t fear! Here is what you need to do if you find yourself in this situation.
Please Vote: Birth Control Patch Polls
The weekly birth control patch releases estrogen and progestin through the skin into the blood stream. Some women are concerned over the side effects of the patch because the FDA has called for stronger label warnings for the patch. Patch users may be at increased-risk for blood clots and estrogen exposure. What do YOU think of the birth control...
How to Skip Your Period Using the Ortho Evra Patch
Learn how to skip your period using the Ortho Evra Patch. Women can have no more periods by using the contraceptive patch. Use the patch to skip periods or reduce symptoms through continuous birth control use. Skipping periods is safe and an easy way to avoid your monthly menstrual cycle.
Would You Feel Comfortable Skipping Your Period with the Patch?
Hormonal contraception offers the ability to control when and if you have a monthly period. What’s your opinion of using hormonal contraception to skip periods or shorten how many times your period comes? Is it unnatural or harmful to skip periods? Do you need the security that a monthly period brings? Would you feel comfortable skipping your period?
Medications that Lower the Ortho Evra Patch's Effectiveness
Certain medications, antibiotics, and herbal supplements can decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraception, like the Ortho Evra Patch. Discover what they are, so you increase your chances of success while using the patch.
Video: Facts About the Birth Control Patch
The birth control patch is a convenient and effective form of contraception. Here is a short video that explains how the patch works and how to use the patch correctly.
