Birth Control Patch Review

Birth control has been around for centuries. The birth of birth control has prevented pregnancies for those who do not intend to become pregnant. Contraceptives have improved in recent years. A new method for birth control is the Ortho Evra patch.

The patch adheres to the skin. In order for the patch to be effective, there are four designated areas to be more effective. Those four areas are abdomen, buttocks, upper arm, and the upper torso.

The hormones to prevent pregnancy is released into the skin and into the bloodstream. The type of hormones to prevent pregnancy are progesterone, and estrogen. These hormones help to prevent any eggs during ovulation to be fertilized.

As any type of medication, it has its side effects. The main side effects are menstrual bleeding that maybe nausea. Those are the most common side effects to known to this type of medication. A few other effects may occur but are not common are problems with contact lenses/vision, skin reactions or even menstrual cramps.

With any type of medication, smoking increases the possibilities for side effects.

The cost of the medication is usually between thirty and thirty- five dollars a month. But most insurance companies will pay for the expenses. At this current time the Ortho Evra patch is the only brand name of patch available. No other brand is available for purchase.

What are the two main ingredients in the medication for the patch? Ethinyl and norelgestromin are the two main drugs. For this type of medication the ethinyl is 750 pg and the norelgestromin is for 6000 pg.

The most important aspect to remember with the patch is that it needs to be replaced on the same day every week. Before a new patch can be replaced, the old one needs to be removed first. The location doesn't exactly have to be in the same spot but it needs to be on one of the four recommended areas.

With any type of birth control the first week or so, another contraceptive should be used. The reason for this, is because medication needs time to be in your system. The longer any medication is in your system and used correctly the more effective the birth control will be.