Birth Control - The Patch
The Contraceptive Patch is a transdermal patch that is applied to the skin, which releases the hormones estrogen and progestin in order to prevent pregnancy. It works like the pill by stopping the release of an egg. It does not prevent STD/STIs. How Reliable Is It? With perfect use the rate is 99% effective. With typical use the rate is 98% effective. How Does It Work? You apply the patch to you upper outer arm, bum, thigh or abs on the first day of your period or on the first Sunday following that day. 7 days later that patch is removed and a new patch is applied. 7 days later the process is repeated. After another 7 days the patch is removed and a new one is not applied for 7 days. Like the pill, the patch prevents ovulation. Side Effects
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