The contraceptive patch 1

 
Contraceptive patch

This is a patch containing an oestrogen and a progestogen. You wear a new patch each week for three weeks, and then don’t wear one for a week. It is more than 99% effective. The side effects are similar to those of combined oral contraceptives.

 
 

References

  1. fpa: Your guide to the contraceptive patch. www.fpa.org.uk . Last accessed 22.01.08
 
 
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