For many women, finding the right contraception method is a big decision. The birth control patch is another option to consider. You might be looking for some answers to your questions about which method to use.
The patch is like a Band-Aid that is plastic and it will stick to your skin. As a contraception method, it is used often to avoid pregnancy.
Use the patch on your skin once a week for three weeks and then the third week you go with no patch. You always need to consult with your doctor, and you need a prescription for this medication.
With this method additional hormones are released into your body. Progestin, which is similar to the birth control pill, and estrogen are contained in the patch. This method stops the eggs from being released from the ovaries, what it basically does, is stop a woman from ovulating.
If the egg cannot link up with the sperm pregnancy becomes impossible. This is the main goal when using this sort of birth control. The patch, will also make the walls of the uterus not appealing for the egg and sperm to unite.
When using the patch less than 1% of the people using it get pregnant. But, 8% get pregnant if no patch is used at all. Continue reading ‘Will the Birth Control Patch Work For You’ »