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Yes you can i wear my patch on my thigh and its works !
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes u can just make sure its in a spot where it wont come off
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Can you put the birth control patch on your wrist?
No, but you can put the patch on your upper arm.
Is there a birth control patch?
The birth control patch is a combined hormonal contraceptive method, like the pill. With the patch, you put a new one on weekly for three weeks, and take the fourth week off.
How is the birth control patch used?
The Ortho evra birth control patch is a single patch placed on your hip, butt, arm or stomach once per week, for three weeks. The fourth week you don't put a patch on, this week is for your period.
When do you ovulate if you're on birth control?
If you put on the birth control patch while ovulating, you will likely still ovulate. Your next period may be later than expected. You will have pregnancy protection after you use the patch correctly for seven days.
What if you miss two weeks of the birth control patch?
If you had sex while missing two weeks of the birth control patch, you may be at risk for pregnancy. If you had sex in the last five days, consider using the morning after pill. You can restart the birth control patch immediately. Put on a new patch, and use a backup method until you've used the patch correctly for at least seven days.
Can you get pregnant if you put the birth control patch on four hours late?
No, you just need to change the patch on the right day, not at the right hour.
Can you put the birth control patch on two days early and still be protected?
Yes, putting on the patch after five patch-free days will decrease, not increase, your risk of pregnancy.
What happens if you put a birth control patch on the same place 3 times?
There is no problem with using the same site for the birth control patch each week. Only someone whose skin is irritated in that spot must find a new site.
You put on a birth control patch a week late Can it make your period late?
Your period may be late if you started the birth control patch a week late. If you had sex during that time, you may be at risk for pregnancy. Take a pregnancy test to be sure.
The day you get your period you put the birth conrol patch on?
put the patch on the Sunday after you start your period
Can you get pregnant if you miss a week of the patch and got your period the week that you were soppuse to be on the patch then put the patch on the following week?
Yes, anytime you do not use birth control correctly you risk getting pregnant. Best solution if you miss your periord get a pregnancy test. If you are not pregnant use your birth control as directed to reduce the chance of pregnancy in the future. Keep in mind the only form of birth control that is 100% effective is not have sex you can get pregnant using birth control even if you use it correctly.
What would happen if you put on a birth control patch when your supposed to be on your period that week?
If you put on a new patch when it's supposed to be your patch-free week, there are no special dangers. You will not be at increased risk for pregnancy. You may miss your period, and you may have unscheduled spotting during the next cycle.
