Combined Patch

A small, thin, square of flexible plastic worn on the body.
Continuously releases 2 hormones—a progestin and an estrogen, like the natural hormones progesterone and estrogen in a woman’s body— directly through the skin into the bloodstream.
The woman puts on a new patch every week for 3 weeks, then no patch for the fourth week. During this fourth week the woman will have monthly bleeding.
Also called Ortho Evra and Evra.
Works primarily by preventing the release of eggs from the ovaries (ovulation).

How Effective?

Effectiveness depends on the user: Risk of pregnancy is greatest when a woman is late to change the patch.

As commonly used, about 7 pregnancies per 100 women using the combined patch over the first year. This means that 93 of every 100 women using the combined patch will not become pregnant.
When no mistakes are made with use of the patch, less than

1 pregnancy per 100 women using a patch over the first year (3 per 1,000 women).

Return of fertility after patch use is stopped: No delay

Protection against sexually transmitted infections: None

Side Effects, Health Benefits, and Health Risks

Side Effects

Some users report the following:

Known Health Benefits and Health Risks

Long-term studies of the patch are limited, but researchers expect that its health benefits and risks are like those of combined oral contraceptives

Where to address?

For a family planning consultation:

Ask your family doctor at your health care facility in your area of residence (see here). WARNING: if you belong to one of the socially vulnerable groups (see here) you can benefit from free contraceptives!
Ask Youth Friendly Health Centers
Call the RHTC Hotline (free and confidential call) – 0800-088-08
Call RHTC – 022355072 / 060903782 / 078306973
Write to RHTC e-mail – cidsr2012@gmail.com

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