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You can start using the birth control patch as soon as you get it — any day of the month, and anytime during your menstrual cycle. But depending on when you start the patch, you may need to use a backup birth control method (like condoms ) for the first 7 days.
The birth control patch is a type of contraception that contains the hormones estrogen and progestin. You wear the patch to avoid becoming pregnant. Once a week for three weeks, you place a small patch on your skin, so that you wear a patch for a total of 21 days.
Birth control patches on the skin are one option for preventing pregnancy by putting extra doses of hormones into your body. This can come with side effects and complications, and if you are in certain high-risk groups, your healthcare provider may recommend other birth control methods.
The birth control patch prevents pregnancy by stopping sperm from joining with an egg (which is called fertilization). Like most birth control pills, the patch has the hormones estrogen and progestin — these are similar to the hormones our bodies make naturally.
This monthly clinical e-newsletter highlights evidence-based best practice for contraceptive care. Explains the basics of how to use the patch. Answers common questions such as: When do I put on a new patch? How long does the patch last?
You can place the Xulane patch on your upper outer arm, abdomen (stomach) area, buttock or on your back. Do not apply the patch to your breasts. Place the patch in an area where it will not be rubbed by tight clothing, such as a belt or elastic.
Discover how birth control patches work and their effectiveness, and learn birth control patch placement recommendations. Make an informed decision before using.
The patch should be applied to clean, dry, healthy skin. Avoid lotions, powders, etc. where the patch is placed. Apply to the buttocks, abdomen, upper outer arm or upper torso. It should not be on the breasts. Each time a patch is changed, use a different location so as to prevent skin irritation.
The patch is made to stay in place while swimming, taking saunas, using whirlpools, or sweating. Check your patch every day to make sure it is sticking. Rarely, the patch can loosen or come off the skin. Don’t try to put a patch back on if. It isn’t sticky any more.
The birth control patch is a thin plastic patch (1 3/4 inch square) placed directly on a woman’s skin. It is a hormonal method of contraception obtained by prescription.