What is Birth Control – Patch?

It’s a small, square patch that looks like a plastic bandage. It sticks to your skin and releases hormones (Progestin)  into the body to prevent ovaries from releasing eggs. Progestin  thickens your cervical mucus, which helps to block sperm from getting to the egg.

How is it used?

Patch is put  on the first day of her menstrual cycle or the first Sunday after her menstrual cycle begins. It is changed once a week for 3 weeks. The patch should be put to one of four areas:  abdomen, buttocks, upper arm, or upper torso — except for the breasts. On the fourth week, no patch is worn, and a girl's period should start during this time.

What is the effectiveness?

It is 99% effective when used correctly but it is more effective if the patch is worn at same day and time every week.

How long it is effective?

One patch is used for 1 week. You don’t need to use any patch during 4th week.

What are the advantages of Patch?

What are the disadvantages of Patch?