Contraceptive patch is a patch flesh-colored 5x5 cm, constantly releasing small portion of female hormones - estrogen and progesterone. Thus, the body creates a constant concentration of these hormones that blocks ovulation and creates extremely unfavorable conditions for the survival of sperm into the vagina.
The principle of operation is exactly the same patch as in oral contraceptives (pill) differs only route of hormones in the body. Since the application of the patch hormones are absorbed through the skin, their use is not accompanied by nausea or heaviness in the stomach. Moreover, reducing the risk disappears contraceptive effect in the development of diarrhea or vomiting.
Contraceptive patch adheres to the skin of any part of the body that allows you to hide it under your clothes. The skin at the site of attachment must be clean, dry and there should be no hair. It is not necessary to attach the patch to the chest, to prevent the development of mastitis.
The patch has a contraceptive effect for a week, and after this period it must be replaced. It is much more convenient than daily at a certain time to take a pill, and thus the risk of reducing the effectiveness of contraception is virtually nonexistent.
Plaster used for 3 weeks, then it is necessary to make a seven-day break for the onset of menses. Unlike birth control pills, the patch does not affect the duration and heavy menstrual bleeding and reduces discomfort in the abdomen.
Using the contraceptive patch, you need to ensure that it does not come off accidentally. You need to pay attention to the condition of the skin under and around the plaster as components included in it can cause the development of local allergic reactions. The patch is forbidden to use women having problems with blood clotting and prone to thrombosis.
Thus, the contraceptive patch - one of the most convenient modern contraceptives. But be sure to consult with your doctor before you start using it.