Who uses the birth control patch?

Answer 1

The Birth Control patch, like the pill and the ring, can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. These may rarely result in death. A young woman is more likely to die from getting pregnant and delivering a baby than from using combined hormonal birth control.

Answer 2

Patients who use the birth control patch are those who want to avoid pregnancy or reduce painful or excessive menstruation, but do not want to take a pill daily. Since the patch needs to be changed only once weekly, it's less likely to be forgotten.

Answer 3

You can place the patch on almost body part except the breasts.

Your butt cheeks,stomach,back by your shoulder
You have one of four choices--on the outside of your upper arm, your butt, on the back or front of your upper torso, or on your stomach, .

Answer 4

The birth control patch, ORTHO EVRA, can be worn on at least four (4) places on the body: Outer portion of the upper arm. Upper part of the torso on the front or back (not on the breast). On the abdomen. On the buttocks.