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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.
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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
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Possible Health Benefits
- Reduces acne
- Ectopic pregnancy prevention
- Cancer prevention
- Anemia prevention
- Prevent ovarian cysts
- Reduces PMS symptoms
- Decreases vaginal dryness
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Possible Side Effects
- Breast tenderness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Blood clots
- High blood pressure
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Official Site: Ortho Evra
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my mom just put my birth control patch on my back for me. lmaoo
@forevershae | November 09, 2009 03:15 AM -
@BradFidler birth control patch made me have nausea and I was hella bitchy. I tried smoking patches a long time ago, they didn't last long
@rachael | November 08, 2009 10:51 PM -
Is a carolina oanther wearing a birth control patch? LMAO #imjustsayin
@rellec | November 08, 2009 09:41 PM -
@ChewieMcFly @kingdaniels what's the 360 patch? Year round Birth control??? Lol
@BROADstBANKS | November 08, 2009 08:14 PM -
From @lilswede22 to @sportsbroad do you love tebows birth control patch on his arm?!
@bradhodgson78 | November 08, 2009 02:52 AM
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