On the issue of providing contraceptive protection, advances in medicine allow you not to drink hormonal drugs. A contraceptive patch is considered a relatively new development . Reviews of experts confirm the information that the effect of this tool is similar to oral medications. At the same time, many women note that the use of this material is more convenient than taking drugs.
Description
The pregnancy patch is a smooth band-aid of small width. Its area is about twenty square centimeters. After fixing on the surface of the skin begins the release of hormones. Ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin penetrate in a certain dose daily. These components are absorbed into the bloodstream, inhibiting ovulation, changing the composition of the mucous membrane of the uterine neck, making it more viscous, which prevents the free penetration of sperm.
Application features
The contraceptive patch (reviews of women who used it indicate this) is quite simple. It can be fixed on one of four zones on the body: scapula, buttock, outer shoulder, lower abdomen. The effectiveness of the tool does not depend on the site of consolidation.
Benefits of the Birth Control Patch
Reviews of specialists indicate a high reliability of the contraceptive effect. In percentage terms, it is about 99.4%. The tool is easy to use - it is easy to stick on a selected area of the body. The device is practically not felt on the skin and does not cause inconvenience or discomfort. In addition, when using the product, a woman does not need to remember all the time that she needs to take a pill. More often it is in connection with the passage of the next dose of the drug that pregnancy occurs while taking birth control. Among the advantages, it should be noted the stability of the tool. The contraceptive patch (doctors' reviews confirm this) is practically not affected by negative external factors. There is no need to eliminate it before taking a bath or shower, before exercise and in other situations.
disadvantages
During use, the product may become dirty at the edges or peel off after a week. This circumstance requires replacing the device with a new one during the day. In some cases, the contraceptive patch (some women’s reviews indicate this) creates an awkward feeling, since contraception is quite personal for some. When using the tool, you sometimes have to explain to the partner its purpose. Unlike barrier contraceptives, when using the patch, the risk of contracting an STI remains.
Contraindications and side effects
A birth control patch can provoke the same undesirable effects as other hormonal contraceptives. In this regard, before using the product, you should consult a doctor and study the annotation. The device is contraindicated in case of lactation, thrombosis, pregnancy, women after 35 years old, smokers, with malignant tumors, after strokes and heart attacks.