Guide Note: The Birth Control Patch is a contraceptive transdermal patch that releases synthetic hormones into the skin in order to prevent pregnancy.

This type of birth control does not prevent against against sexually transmitted diseases. To prevent STDs, use a additional barrier method, such as a condom. Fast Facts:

Brand: Ortho Evra
Route: Transdermal
Birth control type: Hormonal
2002: 1st sold in US
Does not prevent STDs
Effectiveness: 99%
Has twice risk of blood clots than pills

Impede Effectiveness

Weigh over 198 lbs
Rifampin
Anti-seizure medications
St. John's wort

Possible Health Benefits

Reduces acne
Ectopic pregnancy prevention
Cancer prevention
Anemia prevention
Prevent ovarian cysts
Reduces PMS symptoms
Decreases vaginal dryness

Possible Side Effects

Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before using a Birth Control Patch.

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Birth Control Patch

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The Mahalo Top 7

Official Site: Ortho Evra
Planned Parenthood: Birth Control Patch (Ortho Evra)
Wikipedia: Contraceptive patch
MSNBC.com: Birth control patch linked to higher fatality rate (July 20, 2005)
The New York Times: Clot Risk for Birth-Control Patch Is Found to Be Double That of Pill (February 18, 2006)
Consumer Reports Medical Guide: Norelgestromin and Ethinyl Estradiol Transdermal System
MSNBC.com: Women sue over birth-control patch (November 2, 2006)

Birth Control Patch News

Topix: Ortho Evra, Norelgestromin/Ethinyl Estradiol News
HealthDay: FDA Warns Clot Risk Higher in Birth Control Patch Than Pill (January 18, 2008)
Consumer Reports: Study finds birth-control patch may increase blood-clot risk (March 7, 2007)
FOXNews.com: Birth-Control Patch Label Warns of Risk (September 20, 2006)
USA TODAY: Warning issued for birth-control patch (November 11, 2005)
Time: Best Inventions 2002 - Birth Control Patch (November 10, 2002)

Birth Control Patch Basics

WebMD: Ortho-Evra Birth Control Patch
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: OrthoEvra Contraceptive Patch
MayoClinic.com: Ortho Evra Skin Patch: Effective, Safe Birth Control?

Birth Control Patch Uses

RxList: Ortho Evra (Norelgestromin/Ethinyl Estradiol): Indications & Dosage

Birth Control Patch Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions

Ortho Evra: Important Safety Information
RxList: Ortho Evra (Norelgestromin/Ethinyl Estradiol): Side Effects & Drug Interactions | Warnings & Precautions

Birth Control Patch Clinical Studies and Research

PubMed Central Search: Ortho Evra
Journal of the American Medical Association Search: Ortho Evra
Google Scholar Search: Ortho Evra
Canadian Medical Association Journal: Contraception in Canada: a review of method choices... (March 27, 2007)
Canadian Medical Association Journal: Patch beats pill in new research (January 23, 2001)

Birth Control Patch Message Boards and Blogs

Topix: Ortho Evra, Norelgestromin/Ethinyl Estradiol Forums
HealthBoards.com Message Boards: Ortho Evra

Birth Control Patch Controversy

Concerned Women for America: Contraceptive ‘Sex Patch’ Linked to 17 Deaths
No Room for Contraception: Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch: 1,000 Claimants and Counting

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