What Is the Birth Control Patch?

The birth control patch is a thin, beige, plastic patch that sticks to the skin. It is used to prevent pregnancy. A new patch is placed on the skin once a week for three weeks in a row, followed by a patch-free week. The birth control patch is commonly called Ortho Evra, its brand name.

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"WHAT IS THE BIRTH CONTROL PATCH?" - PLANNED PARENTHOOD
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Are you looking to prevent pregnancy, but don't want to think about your birth control every day? Well, the Ortho Evra patch is one of the great options you may want to try. It's effective, easy to use, and best of all, you only have to deal with birth control once a week.

Now, I know what you might be thinking: How does this band-aid looking square prevent you from getting pregnant? It's simple. It works pretty much like the pill. The patch has hormones in it. They are absorbed through your skin and prevent your body from releasing an egg. They thicken the mucus of your cervix to make it harder for sperm to enter your uterus. The hormones can also make your periods lighter and easier to deal with. So, what do you have to do? Well, the patch is worn on your skin for a week. You can put it on your torso, stomach, upper arm, or even your butt -- just not your breasts. Every week, you replace it with a new patch. On the fourth week, you skip a patch and have your period. The next month is the same thing. Patch, patch, patch, no patch, repeat. Simple.

You can wear the patch in the shower, in the pool, at the gym. As long as it stays stuck on you, it's going to be highly effective. Fewer than one (1) out of one hundred (100) women will get pregnant each year if they're using it right. That goes up to about eight (8) out of one hundred (100) women if they don't always use it right. The patch doesn't protect against sexually transmitted infections. Use condoms if you're concerned about preventing STDs. And like other medications, the patch may have some side effects and it's only available with a prescription. If you're interested in learning more about this method, check out the info on http://www.plannedparenthood.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=website&a.... You can even find the nearest health center to set up an appointment.

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[asswipe91]

i dont get whats with all dislikes

[kiwitoothpaste]

Are there patches in true flesh tones? Are there clear ones?

[cornholio122]

@XxMyOwnReligionxX it realllly sticks

[XxMyOwnReligionxX]

what if it falls off? how likely is that?

[vcsjwu]

@asswipe91: maybe it's just they don't like that kind of method .. haha ..

[PolarBearBlue]

"Patch, patch, patch, no patch, repeat." I lol'ed so hard when she said it. But thanks for the info. It was informative.