How to Use a Birth Control Patch

Title:
How to Use a Birth Control Patch
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558
Summary:
The birth control patch is another form of hormonal birth control. By using the same hormones

Keywords:
birth control patch

Article Body:
There are many forms of contraception available today. Hormonal birth control like contracepti

The birth control patch is another form of hormonal birth control. It uses the same hormones f
Advantages of using a birth control patch
* Convenience

The patch is good for a week. Since it only needs to be replaced once a week, there is n
* Ease of use

The patch is usually attached to the woman’s abdomen, upper arms, upper torso, or buttoc

* Effectiveness

Using a birth control patch guarantees a 95% success in preventing pregnancies. This mea

However, as effective as birth control patch is in preventing pregnancy, it still relies on co
Using a birth control patch
1.

Apply the patch on the first day of

your menstrual cycle.

Like most methods of hormonal birth control, the patch must be used in sync with your menstrua
2. Wear the patch even when doing daily activities.
Do not remove the patch unless the week is over and it is time to change it again. You can do
3. Change the patch weekly for three weeks.

You will need a new patch weekly for three weeks. Do not apply the patch on the spot of the pr
4. Go patch-free on the fourth week.
On your fourth week, forego using the patch to allow your body to have a period. Resume using


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