No, the patch is less effective than the shot.
Birth Control pills, ring, patch, DepoProvera and the IUD are not barriers.
Yes, just as the birth control patch is still effective if applied to a spot (like the arm or leg) with hair, the patch is effective if a hair is stuck to it.
Birth control pills, Mirena (IUD), NuvaRing, DepoProvera, Implanon and the patch are all hormonal methods of birth control sold in the US. There is another injection available in some other countries, as well.
With perfect use, the pill and patch are equally effective. Because you only have to remember to do something with the patch weekly, unlike the pill which is daily, it's harder to make mistakes.
If you use it correctly for at least one week, the birth control patch is effective even if you're bleeding. You still have protection during the patch-free week if you used the patch correctly in the previous weeks.
Yes, the birth control patch is a hormonal method
There are no known drug interactions between dextromethorphan and the birth control patch
There are no known drug interactions between ciprofloxacin and the birth control patch.
The birth control patch is meant to prevent ovulation completely.
There are no known drug interactions between acetaminophen and the birth control patch
There are no known drug interactions between klonopin and the birth control patch.
You can get the birth control patch with a prescription at any pharmacy. The patch may also be available at your local family planning agency.