Contraception
What is a birth control patch?
This is a type of combined hormonal contraception that is used topically. This patch prevents pregnancy by releasing a daily dosage of hormones into the bloodstream through the skin. It contains the same hormones as the combined pill - estrogen and progestogen. It also works in the same way by inhibiting ovulation and thickening the cervical mucus. You have to wear the patch for 3 weeks, changing it each week. After those three weeks, you get a week free without wearing a patch. One of the downsides of the patch is that it is unsuitable if there are skin conditions such as eczema or allergies of the skin.
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More Contraception Q&A
Is there a chance of pregnancy if my girlfriend and I engaged in oral sex, I ejaculated in her mouth, we kissed, and then I used my saliva as a lubricant to finger her while she is ovulating?
Is there a contraceptive pill for men?
Do I need to take the morning after pill if I had unprotected sex on the 1st day of my period?
What to do if my partner doesn’t want to use condoms (and I do)?
Can I use a condom more than once and does wearing more than one condom offer more protection?
What happens if I use an expired condom?
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