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	Patch Is as Effective as Pill; Weekly Dosing Schedule May Improve Compliance
		While the patch is comparable to the pill in cycle control, some adverse reactions, such as breast discomfort and painful menstruation, are significantly more common among women who use the patch.
		If a patch became partially or completely detached, women were to replace it with a new patch and wear it for the remainder of the week.
		A larger proportion of women who used the patch than of women who used the pill reported painful menstruation (13% vs. 10%); a significantly higher proportion of women using the patch than of those using the pill discontinued their method for this reason (2% vs. 0.2%).
	www.guttmacher.org /pubs/journals/3323901.html (1050 words)

	University Health Center \| Sexual Health \| Contraceptive Patch
		The contraceptive patch is a highly effective, weekly hormonal birth control patch that is worn on the skin to prevent pregnancy.
		Some women should not use the contraceptive patch, including women who have blood clots, certain cancers, or a history of heart attack or stroke, as well as those who are or may be pregnant.
		You should not decorate or cut the patch as modifying the patch may affect the amount of medication that is delivered through the skin and into the bloodstream, which may increase your risk of becoming pregnant.
	www.uhs.uga.edu /sexualhealth/contraception/patch.html (2192 words)

	Contraceptive Patch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Action and effectiveness of the contraceptive patch: Mode of Action of the patch: The patch is an effective method of contraception.
		If you forget to apply the patch at the right time or if the patch comes off and is not replaced within 24 hours the contraceptive action may be reduced.
		Otherwise the side-effects, risks and contraindications of the contraceptive patch are essentially the same as those of other estrogen-progestin contraceptives.
	www.by-choice-not-chance.com /contraceptive-patch.html (494 words)

	Ortho Evra contraceptive patch information on MedicineNet.com
		The contraceptive patch (its brand name is Ortho Evra) releases birth control hormones through the skin into the bloodstream, a phenomenon known as transdermal delivery of a drug.
		Patch technology has been used as a successful route of administration for other drugs, including those used for hormone therapy, motion sickness, and smoking cessation.
		Because the patch delivers the same hormones as birth control pills, women who use the contraceptive patch may have the same side effects.
	www.medicinenet.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=46906 (520 words)

	Contraceptive patch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Data from a recent unpublished study found that users of the contraceptive patch may have a two-fold increased risk for non-fatal venous thromboembolic events compared with women who took a norgestimate-containing oral contraceptive with 35 micrograms of estrogen [1].
		Specifically, the death rate for oral contraceptives is 1 in 200,000 users per year, while the death rate for contraceptive patch is 3 in 200,000 users per year.
		The Patch has been associated with strokes and thrombosis as the mechanism for hormone absorption and dissipation from the body's tissues is different from pregnant mare's urine (premarin) or "the pill".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Contraceptive_patch (1591 words)

	Contraceptive Patch at www.Birth-Control-Comparison.info from Cedar River Clinics
		The Patch should not be worn continuously - it is important to have the week off during which your period occurs.
		When removing the used Patch, fold it in half with the sticky hormonal side in and dispose of it in the garbage rather than down the toilet to prevent the leftover hormones from being released into the environment.
		If the woman starts The Patch on the first day of her menstrual period or on the day of an abortion, no backup is needed.
	www.fwhc.org /birth-control/patch.htm (1466 words)

	USATODAY.com - Study: Contraceptive patch safe, effective (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		A through-the-skin contraceptive patch is more convenient to use and just as effective as birth control pills, says a study out today.
		Patch users were told to apply the patch, measuring just under 3 inches square, to their buttocks, upper outer arm, lower abdomen or upper torso, excluding the breast.
		Patch users were more likely to use their method perfectly than pill users, the study found.
	www.usatoday.com /news/health/2001-05-08-patch.htm (397 words)

	USATODAY.com - FDA approves first contraceptive skin patch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		Contraception experts eagerly welcomed the long-awaited patch, the fourth new contraceptive option to win FDA approval in the last year.
		The FDA was convinced the patch would prove reliable, citing one study where 90% of patch users properly replaced it once a week compared with 80% of women who remembered to take a birth control pill every day.
		That means the patch carries the same risks as the pill: short-term side effects including nausea or breast tenderness, and rare risks of blood clots, heart attack and stroke, particularly if women smoke while using the contraceptive.
	www.usatoday.com /news/health/women/2001-11-20-contraceptive-patch.htm (581 words)

	Contraceptive Skin Patch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The Patch is an adhesive 2"x2" square that is attached to the buttocks, abdomen, upper torso or upper outer arm, to deliver a steady stream of hormones through the skin and into the bloodstream to prevent ovulation and pregnancy.
		The contraceptive skin patch may tend to change the menstrual cycle in several beneficial ways, including decreasing menstrual cramps and pain, preventing mid-cycle pain, and decreasing the amount and length of menstrual flow.
		Patch users may be less likely to develop severe forms of pelvic inflammatory disease, a major cause of female infertility.
	scc.uchicago.edu /PATCH.htm (2702 words)

	Birth Control - The Patch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The patch is a skin patch worn on the lower abdomen, buttocks or upper body that releases the hormones progestin and estrogen into the bloodstream to prevent ovulation.
		The increased dose of estrogen from the patch is associated with blood clots in the deep veins of the body -- particularly concerning are blood clots in the legs and lungs.
		The patch serves as a visible reminder that you are using your birth control.
	www.pamf.org /teen/sex/birthcontrol/patch.html (886 words)

	OrthoEvra Contraceptive Patch - contraceptive information
		The patch may be worn on the buttock, abdomen, back/shoulder area, or the outside of the upper arm.
		Contraceptive effectiveness may be reduced when hormonal contraceptives are administered at the same time other drugs are being taken.
		The patch may be applied to healthy skin on the buttocks, abdomen, back/shoulder area or the upper outer arm.
	www.mckinley.uiuc.edu /Handouts/orthoevra_patch.html (2292 words)

	Contraceptive Pill or Patch?
		In addition to contraception, possible benefits of most birth control pills include lighter periods, less severe cramps and other menstrual symptoms, and a decreased risk of ovarian cysts or acute pelvic inflammatory disease (a serious infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes and/or ovaries).
		The Patch, which must be prescribed by a healthcare professional, prevents pregnancy by delivering continuous levels of norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol (progestin and estrogen, respectively) through the skin and into the bloodstream.
		The Patch is 99% effective when used correctly, and is applied once a week for 3 consecutive weeks; the fourth week is "patch-free." A woman can decide with her doctor or other healthcare professional whether to start wearing it on the first day of her period, or on the first Sunday after her period starts.
	www.thepill.com /html/ppil/birth-control_pills.jsp (1051 words)

	Contraception Online Slides - patch, contraceptive patch, Ortho Evra, vaginal ring, transdermal patch, oral ...
		The oral contraceptive pill continues to be one of the most popular methods and is formulated as combinations of estrogen and progestin, progestin only, and extended-cycle regimens.
		The transdermal contraceptive, marketed under the name Ortho EvraÂ® delivers the hormones ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin through a patch that is applied weekly for three weeks, followed by a patch-free week to allow for withdrawal bleeding.
		Audet et al reported that after 6 cycles, the overall probability of pregnancy with the patch was half that of the OC (0.6% vs 1.2%), while the method failure probability of pregnancy was nearly the same (0.4% vs 0.6%).
	www.contraceptiononline.org /slides/slide01.cfm?q=patch (1169 words)

	MedlinePlus Drug Information: Norelgestromin and Ethinyl Estradiol Transdermal System
		Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol contraceptive patch works by preventing the release of eggs from the ovaries (ovulation) and changing the cervical mucus and the lining of the uterus.
		The contraceptive patch is a very effective method of birth control, but it does not prevent the spread of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
		Apply the contraceptive patch to a clean, dry, intact, healthy area of skin on the buttock, abdomen, upper outer arm, or upper torso, in a place where it will not be rubbed by tight clothing.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a602006.html (1761 words)

	Contraceptive Patch
		The first patch is applied on the first day of the menstrual cycle (Day 1); no additional contraception is needed if you start on the first day of bleeding.
		The patch can be worn on most areas of the body as long as they are clean, dry and not hairy.
		Research has shown that the effectiveness of the patch is reduced in women who weigh over 90kg (14 stone), so for these women the patch may not be a first choice method of contraception.
	www.ifpa.ie /contraception/patch.html (653 words)

	The Contraceptive Skin Patch at StorkNet's Birth Control Cubby
		The contraceptive patch (Ortho Evra transdermal system) is a weekly hormonal birth control method that received Food and Drug Administration approval in November 2001.
		Wearing the patch keeps a woman from ovulating, which means she does not release an egg that could be fertilized by a man's sperm.
		If the patch was off the skin for more than 24 hours, however, the woman should begin a new cycle of patches and may need to use another form of contraception (such as a condom) for the first week of this new cycle.
	www.storknet.com /cubbies/birthcontrol/patch.htm (750 words)

	Contraceptive Patch \| Contraceptive Methods \| Contraception \| Teens \| sexualityandu.ca - Your Link to Sexual Well-Being (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The contraceptive patch (Evra®) is a new method of birth control that has been available in Canada since January 2004.
		It is a 4 cm x 4 cm beige patch that sticks to a woman's skin and continuously releases the hormones estrogen and a progestin into the bloodstream.
		The Patch prevents pregnancy by stopping the ovaries from releasing an egg, and it may also thicken the cervical mucus (making it harder for sperm to get into the uterus) and make the uterine lining thin.
	www.sexualityandu.ca /teens/contraception-2-2.aspx (923 words)

	CONTRACEPTIVE PATCH
		The patch is worn for one week and replaced on the same day of the week for three consecutive weeks, with the fourth week patch-free.
		The birth control patch may be worn on the buttocks, abdomen, upper torso (front and back, excluding the breasts) or upper outer arm.
		It is important to remove the patch and the plastic together from the foil pouch.
	www.birthcontrol4u.com /patch.htm (691 words)

	Contraceptive Patch - Contraceptive Choices
		The patch can be applied to the skin of the buttock, abdomen, upper torso (but not the breasts), or the outside of the upper arm.
		Women who use the patch are vulnerable to the same health issues that arise with birth control pills, including increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
		The patch is available with a prescription from a clinician, local health department, or family planning clinic.
	www.advocatesforyouth.org /youth/health/contraceptives/patch.htm (551 words)

	BBC - Relationships - Sex and sexual health - Contraceptive patch
		A contraceptive method that works like the Pill but with the added advantage that you don't have to remember to take it every day.
		The patch lasts for seven days and is used for three weeks out of every four.
		The patch is very sticky and should stay on during bathing, swimming, saunas or exercise.
	www.bbc.co.uk /relationships/sex_and_sexual_health/contr_patch.shtml (455 words)

	BBC News \| HEALTH \| Contraceptive patch set for Europe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		In clinical trials the patch, called Evra and manufactured by Janssen-Cilag, was found to be 99% effective - a similar rate to the Pill.
		Although the US Food and Drug Administration has approved the patch, it has warned that it is may not be a good option for every woman.
		The patch, which consists of three thin layers in a one-and-three-quarter inch square, should be applied to the lower abdomen, buttocks or upper body, at a different location each week.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/health/1841827.stm (505 words)

	Smith College Health Services - Fact Sheet - ORTHO EVRA CONTRACEPTIVE PATCH
		The contraceptive patch is a weekly hormonal birth control method that is worn on the skin to prevent pregnancy.
		Do not apply the new patch to the same place on your skin where the previous patch was placed.
		If you start using the patch on the first day of your period, the patch will be effective immediately and you do not need to use back up birth control.
	www.smith.edu /health/factorthoevra.html (1326 words)

	FDA Updates Labeling for Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch
		It is a weekly prescription patch that releases ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen hormone) and norelgestromin (a progestin hormone) through the skin into the blood stream.
		Because Ortho Evra is a patch that is changed once a week, it decreases the chance associated with typical birth control pills that a woman might miss one or more daily doses.
		While the estrogen level with the patch remains constant for one week until the patch is removed, the peak blood levels with a daily birth control pill rapidly declines to levels that are lower than on the Orthro Evra.
	www.fda.gov /bbs/topics/news/2005/NEW01262.html (463 words)

	Patch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		a patch cable, an electrical cable which can be used to alter the functionality of a piece of electrical equipment, such as a musical modular synthesizers.
		A telephone patch is any connection between a phone line and another communications device, whether it be a radio, a tape recorder, a data device (such as a modem), or even another phone line.
		Patch (computing), a fix for a software program where the actual binary executable and related files are modified.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Patch (356 words)

	BBC News \| HEALTH \| Go-ahead for contraceptive patch
		The patch releases the same hormones as the contraceptive pill and is said to be 99% effective.
		The patch may not be a good option for every woman, the FDA said.
		The patches should be applied to the lower abdomen, buttocks or upper body, at a different location each week.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/health/1667896.stm (374 words)

	BIRTH CONTROL PATCH: Contraceptive Patch
		Use of the Patch can help to regulate a woman’s periods and may even cause a woman’s periods to be lighter, shorter and with fewer menstrual cramps.
		Because the Patch is a fairly new form of hormonal birth control, the long-term effects have yet to be properly studied and documented.
		If the Patch is off the skin for more than 24 hours, it will be necessary to start a new patch cycle and use a back-up method of birth control for the first seven days.
	www.epigee.org /guide/patch.html (525 words)

	NPR : FDA Orders Label For Contraceptive Patch
		It wasn't until after the patch became available that the FDA and the manufacturer began closely examining how it may change blood levels of estrogen and similar substances known to increase the risk of blood clots and stroke.
		The levels of estradiol from the patch are about 60 percent higher than in women taking the typical oral contraceptive pill, she says.
		"A patch that you change only once a week is a convenient, easy to use birth control option," she says.
	www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=5009580 (545 words)

	Women warned about contraceptive patch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
		The makers of a revolutionary contraceptive patch are warning women that they are at a greater risk of blood clots and other serious side-effects because of the higher doses of hormones the patch delivers.
		The patch, which is called Evra and is worn on the skin like a plaster, was first introduced in Britain in 2003 amid claims that it would be the greatest family-planning breakthrough since the Pill.
		The patch has been welcomed as a major advance in contraception because it lasts a week, freeing women from the shackles of daily pill consumption.
	www.news-medical.net /?id=14511 (734 words)

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