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The Birth Control Patch: What You Should Know

The birth control patch works by preventing your ovulation. It helps you prevent ovulation in your body if you apply it in the first five days of your period. If your doctor advises you to apply it in the middle of your menstrual cycle, you will require another kind of protection for a week.

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The Birth Control Patch: What You Should Know

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  1. The Birth Control Patch: What You Should Know By FSIVF

  2. CONTENTS Here’s what you’ll find in this PPT: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) What is the Birth Control Patch? How does it work? How to apply it? Benefits of wearing the birth control patch Side effects of the birth control patch How effective is it? Who should use the birth control patch? How much does the birth control patch cost?

  3. What is the Birth Control Patch? .

  4. It is a sticky small square patch that you place on your lower belly, arm, back, and other parts of your body. Also acknowledged as a transdermal patch, it sends hormones similar to the one in the vaginal ring or birth control pills through your skin. You can come across experts saying a transdermal contraceptive to this patch. It works as a vaginal ring or birth control pill and has a few side effects. You should be aware of each associated aspect before you start using it.

  5. How does it work?

  6. . The birth control patch works by preventing your ovulation. It helps you prevent ovulation in your body if you apply it in the first five days of your period. If your doctor advises you to apply it in the middle of your menstrual cycle, you will require another kind of protection for a week. Your doctor may advise you to have a backup method for the 1st month, as your body might release eggs or ovulate.

  7. How to apply it? You place a birth control patch for seven days. For better effect, you should replace it with a new one each day. Stop wearing it if you wish to have periods. Here are useful steps to apply it:

  8. Press it against dry and clean skin on your arm or lower belly for ten seconds. Choose another place for its application when you replace it with a new one. Try to apply it again if it peels away. Place a new one if it doesn’t stick well on your skin. Ensure to have a backup method such as condom usage if the patch falls off before 24 hours or you forget to change it on another day. .

  9. Benefits of wearing the birth control patch . The use of the birth control patch is highly beneficial if you wish to have long-term and effective birth control. It gives a daily dose of progesterone and oestrogen to prevent ovulation. Here are some other benefits of the Birth Control Patch:

  10. Benefits 01 02 03 04 Lighter periods, less cramping and blood More Less anaemia, too few red blood cells, due to blood loss Lower chance of having certain cancers, ovarian cysts, and other illnesses predictable periods; you can start having period every 28 days if you don’t apply it during the fourth week

  11. Side effects of the birth control patch . Some of you may experience a few side effects for the first few months after using it. The side effects can be:

  12. Side effects Tender breasts Headaches & Nausea Itchiness, swelling, dryness, or a rash on the arm or belly area you applied it Changes to your menstrual cycle, period frequency, and heaviness

  13. In certain cases with other contraceptive method, you may have signs like Deep vein thrombosis Stroke & Blood clots Gallbladder disease Heart attack Pulmonary embolism High blood pressure

  14. How effective is it?

  15. It was 2002 when the birth control patch came into existence in the USA. The patch is 99% effective with the right usage and all instructions in mind. Here is more on its efficacy: Its efficacy comes down to 91% for you if you don’t follow directions every time while placing it on your belly, arm, or other body parts. As per a study and planned parenthood, it works out to approximately nine females out of 100 users. . Some medicines or drugs can affect its effectiveness. A certified health professional can help you know whether you should use it or not.

  16. Who should use the birth control patch? .

  17. Use of the Birth Control Patch 1) Smoke daily 2) Are above 35 3) Have had blood clots in an artery or vein 4) Are nursing a baby 5) Take certain medicines to treat diseases like HIV 6) Have migraine, high blood pressure or a heart problem The use of the birth control patch depends on your current lifestyle choices and medical history. It may not be suitable for you. Your doctor will advise you whether you should use it or not. However, you can use it if you:

  18. How much does the birth control patch cost?

  19. The cost of the birth control patch differs from one region to another and one person to another depending on its usage. However, it can cost you anything from Rs 100 to Rs 12000 (0-150$) for a month. Your cost may be lower if you buy it from a government authorised medical store or get it from a government hospital.

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