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What Is The Dosage Of Ortho Evra?

I have been on birth control ortho evra for 4 years now I put my birth control patch on may 2nd after my honey moon and either wore my patch for 2 weeks the 2nd or 3rd week i put a new patch on monday and was looking at my calender to see when i was suppose to start because it felt like i should have started already. i also had slight bleeding one day last week but just for the day? should i remove my patch now>
Mon, 5 Feb 2024
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Hello,

Ortho vera is a patch used for contraception. This birth control contains progestin and estrogen hormones. The patch is placed on the first day of your period on the lower arms or upper arms. The patch should be removed immediately after the 21 days elapse to allow for the menstrual flow to take place.

Relative to the oral contraceptives, at most one out of a hundred women, get pregnant in the first year of the Ortho Evra patch use. Anyways, the patch does not protect against STIs yet it can lead to irresponsible sexual behavior. It can cause spotting, or menstrual pains or cramps as a side effect.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Is The Dosage Of Ortho Evra?

Hello, Ortho vera is a patch used for contraception. This birth control contains progestin and estrogen hormones. The patch is placed on the first day of your period on the lower arms or upper arms. The patch should be removed immediately after the 21 days elapse to allow for the menstrual flow to take place. Relative to the oral contraceptives, at most one out of a hundred women, get pregnant in the first year of the Ortho Evra patch use. Anyways, the patch does not protect against STIs yet it can lead to irresponsible sexual behavior. It can cause spotting, or menstrual pains or cramps as a side effect. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician