Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Is Patch effective solution for birth control?

Birth control Patch is the latest and newest birth control measure used by women worldwide. The non-oral contraceptive contains hormones that help in curbing ovulation. It is used once every week except the week of menstruation.

Birth control Patch is infused with hormones like estrogen and progesterone. These hormones are not only responsible for controlling ovulation but also aid in making uterus lining thin. The sperms are stopped from meeting the eggs as they thicken the mucus around the cervix.

Birth control Patch is used for a period of three succeeding weeks. It can be put on body parts like abdomen, buttocks, torso (not breasts) and upper arms. The instilled hormones get transferred to the blood through skin. It can be worn under any weather conditions provided it doesn’t fall of the skin.

Birth control Patch is used once a week on a specific day for an entire 24 hour period and needs to be repeated each week on the same day. The periods become frequent and menstrual cramps are likely to lessen. It can reduce acnes or chances of cancerous situations.

Birth control Patch is ineffective if the woman is under certain other medication. Also, Patch is of no use if she is weighing over 90 kgs. In case, the Patch is off before 24 hours, alternative birth control method or a new patch cycle becomes necessary.
While adopting the use of Patch, a woman may experience headache, nausea, mood changes, breast tenderness or skin spots. For women aged 35 or more, it might not be an effective solution. Even in this age group, women with a history of smoking are not likely to get positive outcome.

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