The contraceptive patch "Evra" is a very smooth and fairly thin adhesive patch, which is used as a protection against unwanted pregnancy. Stick the product only once for seven days. This allows you to get a reliable effect, while spending a minimum of effort. It is worth noting that the adhesive plaster "Evra" protects 99.4%.
How the product works
"Evra" (patch), reviews of which are mostly positive, emits 150 micrograms of norelgesromine and 20 micrograms of ethinyl estradiol. These substances penetrate the blood through the skin. After this, ovulation is blocked. In other words, the ovary ceases to secrete an egg, which can already be fertilized. In addition, the drug causes changes in the uterus of the mucosa. As a result, this makes it difficult for sperm to enter the uterine cavity. It is thanks to this action of the product that protection against pregnancy is achieved.
However, when using this drug, do not forget that the hormonal contraceptive patch "Evra" is not able to protect a woman from certain sexually transmitted diseases. For this reason, a prerequisite for its use is the presence of only one permanent partner. In this case, a man and a woman should not have any infections transmitted during sexual intercourse.
Product benefits
Recently, a similar method of protection against pregnancy has become much more popular than other contraceptives. Its main advantage is that when it is used, the so-called forgetting effect is eliminated, which causes a lot of trouble when using birth control oral tablets. It is worth noting that even with a delay in replacing the patch for several days, additional contraceptives are not required.
"Evra" (patch), reviews of which indicate its effectiveness, are quite comfortable and easy to use. The product is perfectly attached to the skin. However, it does not peel off even when exposed to the sun and during water procedures. There is also no need to change your daily routine and reduce daily activity. The use of such a contraceptive allows you to take sun baths, showers, swim, engage in various physical exercises, visit a sauna or a bath.
In addition, the patch has a therapeutic effect on the body. Like many hormonal drugs, this product eliminates bloody discharge that occurs between menstruation. With its use, pains in the lower abdomen rarely occur. In addition, the patch prevents the development of premenstrual syndrome.
Contraindications and side effects
"Evra" (patch), reviews of which will be useful to many, has the same side effects as many hormonal birth control pills. Many of them are expressed, as a rule, in a moderate or light degree. This, in turn, does not limit the use of this product. It is worth noting that many side effects disappear a few months after the start of use.
The patch "Evra" can not be used with:
- Lactation
- Pregnancy
- The presence of myocardial infarction or stroke in the past.
- Alleged or already established diagnosis of a malignant tumor.
- Thrombosis.
Also, the patch should not be used by women over 35 years old and those who smoke more than 15 cigarettes during the day.
When to start using the product
When can I start using Evra (patch)? Reviews show that this product can be used on the first day of the onset of menstruation. Use of additional contraceptives in this case is not necessary.
You can also start using the patch on any day of the week. For example, on Monday. The first patch should be glued on that day after the onset of menstruation. In this case, during the first week it will be necessary to use additional contraceptives. They must be non-hormonal, such as a diaphragm, chemical or condoms.
How to glue the drug
The Evra patch, the price of which is relatively low, can be worn unnoticed by other people in the four parts of the test:
- Lower abdomen.
- On the buttock.
- On the shoulder blade.
- On the outside of the shoulder.
As the reviews show, before attaching the patch, you should carefully study the instructions. Fix the product on dry and clean skin. Also, do not use powder, oils, lotions, cream and other caring cosmetics exactly where the patch is glued. This will prevent the product from peeling off.
In addition, the reviews indicate that you should not attach the patch to damaged, irritated and reddened areas of the skin. You can’t glue several pieces of rhinestone. You can fix the patch in the same area several times. Of course, there are a few rules. Experts recommend not sticking it constantly to the same place.
When to change a patch
The hormone patch "Evra" needs to be glued once a week. Many women advise not to get confused, follow the following scheme:
- The first day you need to attach the tool.
- On the eighth day, the patch should be replaced.
- On day 15, you need to change the tool again.
- On day 22, the patch should be removed.
- The next seven days require a break.
It is worth noting that all these days will coincide with a specific day of the week. Therefore, using a patch according to this scheme is very simple. Replace funds at any time of the day. The patch cannot be used from 22 days during the week. It is during this period that menstruation begins. Experts do not recommend taking a break for more than seven days.
What to do if shift day is missed?
It is better to change the Evra patch on time. If the replacement of the product occurred later in the day at the beginning of the cycle, then:
- Attach the patch immediately as soon as you remember. From this day a new cycle will begin.
- To avoid pregnancy, non-hormonal contraceptives should be used in the first week of the new cycle.
If it was not possible to replace the patch on day 8 or 15, then:
- If no more than 48 hours have been missed, then you can simply attach a new patch. The following must be glued in accordance with the scheme. In this case, the use of additional protective equipment is not required.
- If more than two days have been missed, then you must remove the old patch and fix the new one. This day will be considered the first day of the cycle. In this case, it is necessary to use additional protective equipment within a week. Drugs should be non-hormonal.
If the patch was not removed at the end of the cycle, then:
- First of all, the patch must be removed if this has not been done before. After this, a new cycle must be started on the day that will correspond to the scheme.
- In this case, additional non-hormonal protective equipment is not necessary.
If the product comes off
If the patch "Evra", the price of which is from 690 to 850 rubles per pack, has partially peeled off, then you need to press it firmly with your palm and hold for about 10 seconds. It should be firmly attached again. After that, it is worth holding the edges of the patch with your fingers. If it does not stick, then it should be replaced.
If the patch has completely peeled off and less than 24 hours have passed, then you should try to stick it back to the same place. If this is not possible, then you need to replace it. Take additional protective equipment is not necessary.