Contraceptive patch

One of the newest forms of hormonal contraception come on the market, the patch, which is sold under the brand name Ortho Evra. It is available by prescription.
How it worksThe patch works on the same premise as the combination pill. It makes use of estrogen and progesterone to ovulation, thicken cervical mucus and possibly thin to suppress the endometrium. But instead of these hormones orally, this contraceptive hormones allows the continuously delivered directly into the bloodstream through the skin through a thin patch.
On the same day every week instead of users a new Ortho Evra patch to the buttocks, abdomen, upper torso (excluding breasts) or upper outer arm in three consecutive weeks.The patch is worn at all times, even if you are exercising, or bathing in hot, humid conditions. On the fourth week, users do not wear any patch, and will most likely get their time this week.While the patch provides effective protection against pregnancy for one month, it offers no protection against sexually transmitted diseases. For 100% protection against sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy is avoided all together.
Advantages of the patchMany women find the patch easier to use than the pill because they only have to make it around once a week. Using the patch can help a woman to regulate periods and may even cause a woman's periods lighter, shorter and with fewer menstrual cramps. Other reported benefits of the patch are similar to the pill and include:

• Reduced PMS symptoms
• Decrease in the occurrence of acne
• Some protection against pelvic inflammatory disease and pregnancy etopic
• Reduced risk of endometrial and ovarian cancers

Side EffectsSide effects of Ortho Evra are similar to the pill and include:

• Breast tenderness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Mood Swings
• Weight gain (sometimes weight loss)
• Spotting and breakthrough bleeding
• Irritation at the site of application
• Although rare, more serious side effects of the patch:
• Blood clot
• Stroke
• Heart attack
• May be at increased risk for cervical cancer

The risk of developing serious health problems for smokers and smokers increased especially over the age of 35thBecause the patch is a relatively new form of hormonal contraception, the long-term effects have not yet properly studied and documented. However, some research is suggesting that the patch can increase the risk of a woman of blood clots. For this reason, the FDA has now warned that Ortho Evra on each package appears to inform women exhibited this increased risk.
EffectivenessAlthough the patch is accepted as effective as the pill, it was not yet sufficiently documented efficacy. However, the use of certain medications, including some antibiotics, reduce oral fungal infection medicines, seizure medicines, and HIV, the efficiency of the patch. In addition, the patch can not be effective for women who weigh more than 198 kg.
If the patch falls off for less than 24 hours, re-apply a new patch or spot on. If the patch from the skin for more than 24 hours, it will be necessary to begin a new patch cycle and with a back-up method of contraception for the first seven days.
Not every woman is suited with the patch. Discuss with your doctor to decide all the advantages and disadvantages of this method of contraception, whether it's right for you.