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How Effective Is Evra Birth Control Patch In Preventing Pregnancy?
I AM USING THE EVRA PATCH FOR BIRTH CONTROL AND I KNOW THAT DURING THE 4TH WEEK I DON T WEAR A PATCH ADN WILL HAVE MY PERIOD. I TYPICALLY ONLY HAVE MY PERIOD FOR 3 OR 4 DAYS.DO I NEED TO USE ANOTHER FORM OF BIRHT CONTROL DURING THAT WEEK THAT I AM NOT USING THE PATCH?
Thu, 28 May 2020
Hi,
The use of hormonal patches are similar to that of pills.One patch should be worn for seven days. After three weeks of patch use, one week patch free days begin. You are protected from pregnancy during the patch-free week as long as you have been using the patch correctly and you apply your next patch on time.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
The use of hormonal patches are similar to that of pills.One patch should be worn for seven days. After three weeks of patch use, one week patch free days begin. You are protected from pregnancy during the patch-free week as long as you have been using the patch correctly and you apply your next patch on time.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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