The 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. Keep in mind don’t use in the period time.

The Patch has a very good effectiveness and helps many a women to control unwanted pregnancy. 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 pill and mini pill has. 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.

Advantages and benefits of The Birth Control Patch

1. The Patch cut menstrual pain
2. The Patch make periods lighter
3. The Patch provide shield against pelvic inflammatory disease
4. Some protection against acne, breast cancer and ectopic pregnancy

Disadvantages Of Birth Control Patch

1. These cause bleeding between periods
2. Some breast Tenderness
3. Unsettled stomach and Vomiting
4. Weight Gain
5. High Blood pressure

Birth Control Patch Methods are tested and used by the world for the long time. But we will not prefer The Patch. As there is no shield against STIs and HIV. So think before using these.

STIs Shield	Pleasure	Time Span	Cost	Rating
No	Low	One Month	$15 to $50	4

Best Birth Control Options
Birth Control Barrier Methods Diaphragm Contraceptive Sponge Permanent Birth Control Methods IUDs or so called Intrauterine Devices	Natural Family Planning Hormone Method Birth Control Ring The Pill Mini Pill Devices Implantation Emergency Contraception