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- 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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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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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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Birth Control Patch Questions
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what happens if i had taken my friends birth control pill, and dont plan to have take anymore. will i get side effects from one pill? 4 AnswersIt may not give any side effects to you, if you haven't got any allergies or anything. That one pill is not going to protect you from getting pregnant, if you ... read more -
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