Showing posts with label Contraceptive Patch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Contraceptive Patch. Show all posts

Birth Control Patch | Contraceptive Patch | The Birth Control Patch

The Contraceptive Patch or Birth Control Patch is made of thin plastic piece that is put on the skin once a week. The birth control patch releases same hormones those are found in mini pill. Progestin and Estrogen get in the blood stream and stop the eggs to releases from female organ. Woman has to wear new patch one time a week and the effect will long last for three weeks. Don’t use in the period time.



How to use the Birth Control Patch:Woman puts on the patch on the first day of her menstrual cycle or the first Sunday after her menstrual cycle begins. She will change the patch on her skin once a week for 3 weeks in a row. On the fourth week, no patch is worn, and a girl's period should start during this time.

There are some factors that need to be considered when choosing if the birth control patches are right for your situation. First of all, the patch does not protect against disease and is more for couples in stable relationships. Always consult with doctor before using the patch as the study revels that most of the methods have significant risks. There is a need to know all about the method that helps you to live healthy life with no tension.Top


Effectiveness of Birth Control Patch:The Patch has a very good effectiveness and helps many a women to control unwanted pregnancy. But, how effective the patch is at preventing pregnancy also depends on whether the method chosen is convenient — and whether the person remembers to use it correctly all the time. It is worn by women world wide. You can buy some well know brands in the market. But here is the same problem as the pills have. No defense shield is provided by the patch. So be careful if someone brand assures you that it is safe against STIs and HIV. As you know the patch releases the same hormones. So the advantages and disadvantages are common as the pill had.Top


Who should not use the Birth Control Patch?
  • It is not suitable for those women who have the history of blood clots.
  • Don't use the birth control Patch is you have a high BP.
  • Not for those who have the history of heart attack.
  • Don't use if you are 35 years old and have a smoking habit.
  • Not recommended for those if you are struggling with certain cancers and liver diseases.
  • Don't use if you are suffering with migraine headaches