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Details about the Patch as a means of contraception?

Yes, i would ALSO use a condom.

What does it involve?
How does it work?
Is it expensive?
Is it like the pill in that you wear it everyday for 3 weeks a month?

Just lots of info about the patch please?
But not to sciency!


Im 17- would i be able to get it?


Thanks

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xoxo

PS:
i cant take tablets- yes i know the pill is tiny but i think id still have a problem.

I have a phoebia of needles- so not interersted in the injected one really.

Dont fancy the idea of a 'femdom'
Cheers guys.

Okay well if this is your only method of contraception (apart from condom) then you should use it, that person who said that it rarely works could be right but it would mean you have double protection.

There is however more risk with it, the patch has been linked to cancer (as with other birth control) and also blood clots which can cause death, if you still want to use it then here is some information...

WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE? It involves a small sticky patch that you can put on your skin, a new patch is used every week for three weeks and then you have one week without the patch so you can have a withdrawal bleed which is usually shorter and lighter than a normal period.

HOW DOES IT WORK? It delivers the same amount of estrogen and progesterone as the pill and it stops the ovaries from releasing an egg each month it also thickens the mucus which makes it difficult for sperm to reach an egg and it makes the lining of the womb thinner so it is more likely to reject an egg.

IS IT EXPENSIVE- No, you can get the patch from your doctor, health clinics, contraception clinics and planned parenthood if you live in the US.

IS IT LIKE THE PILL IN THAT YOU WEAR IT EVERYDAY FOR 3 WEEKS A MONTH- Yup i've explained that earlier in a different question.

Hope this helps... here is a website for a bit more information.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/relationships/sex_a...

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Hey I think you are refering to the "Otha Evra" patch.

Well if you are I have been on the patch since 2004, and it has worked GREAT (for me).

Any time you start or change BC methods yes it is important to use condoms or abstinance for the first 4 weeks until new BC in your system.

You have a couple choices as to where you can put it. Left or Right lower abdemen, L or R upper buttox, or either of you upper arms close to you shoulder. I personally used only on my buttox, since I have some (baby blubber) on my tummy. Also I love to wear tank-tops and obviously did not want to have the patch visible. Just like the pill you need to change about same time and same day EVERY WEEK. You do need to change sides every week, if you only use buttox (like i did) go right one week then left the next and so forth. So if you go to church on sundays, mabey your patch cange date / time could be every sunday b-4 you go to church, since that will be a routine for you. You will get 3 patches as one presciption.

Now a difference (most likely) between you and me, is I have endometriosis, which puts me in a lot more pain than just pre-menstural cramps. So for that I was actually on the patch 4 times a month - never went with out.

As far as cost, with my insurance I paid $30.00 a month for the 4 patches.

As far as the age, I personally think if you can get the pills which is BC than you can choose any type of BC, wheter it be patch, pill or shot, etc..

Sorry so long, but I hope this helps

I got pregnant with my almost four year old while taking the patch. It rarely works (most people I know who have used it, have got pregnant while on it).
It's also been in the news a lot. Not sure what for, something about it not being good for you.

DO NOT GET THE PATCH. It has been linked to death! Also a high rate of blood clots. I would suggest the pill and a condom. That would be your safest bet, as long as you remembered to take it correctly.

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