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Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch

Description: Manufacturer: Ortho-McNeil

Newest Review: ... possible then it's not really ever seen other than by partner or when swimming. It works by releasing hormones into your ... more

... bloodstream through the skin, the same hormones as used in the pill. The patch protects you in the exact same way as the pill but with the peace of mind of not having to remember every day. You have to change the patch just once a week. You set your self a cycle which is so simple to follow in comparison to the pill. Starting for the first time you would usually start on the first day of your period and you would be protected straight away. If you were to start mid cycle then you would have to use another form on contracep...more

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Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch: No more daily alarm for contraception (900 words)
by - written on 25/08/09 (Very useful, 82 readings)
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==EVRA CONTRACEPTIVE PATCH== I have tried two other forms of contraception previously before finally sticking with the patch. My first contraception choice was the pill which I was on through my teenage years and for a short time after having my daughter. If like me you found the pill to be a real pain to have to remember to take it every day then the patch may be good for you too. My second form was the implant or 'Implanon' which is a small rod that gets inserted in your arm. This is good as you do not have to do anything for a year, but this has a very common side affect ... bleeding and bleed I did and for a very long time, so this I found pointless and I ... Read the complete review

Give it a chance, but it's not for everyone! (671 words)
by - written on 18/07/05 (Useful, 3668 readings)
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First of all, I know several women who are very happy with Ortho Evra, so I'm not saying you shouldn't try it. It is easy to use, particularly if you have trouble remembering to take a pill, and is more convenient than injections. However, I just want to put in a quick word about the problems I had with Ortho Evra. I started on the patch after 9 years of using the pill because my cycle was getting irregular and my doctor wanted to switch up my birth control method to try and fix this problem. Ortho Evra definitely helped with managing my cycle, but I had several problems with it. 1.) One major problem was that I had terrible mood swings! I would get ... Read the complete review

Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch: Not one for the MEN!! (1302 words)
by - written on 02/06/05 (Very useful, 4224 readings)
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I have been on these patches for well over a year now so I think that I am pretty qualified to review them. I am going to tell you my story of pregnancy and contraception from the beginning. ♥ MY STORY♥ When I was 11 I had an operation to remove a Cyst from my ovaries. When they did this they had to remove my ovary as well as the cyst. The doctors told me that I probably would never be able to conceive naturally, but at 11 you don't really think that these things would be a problem. As I grew up I met my to be husband, I was 15 when I met him and at the age of 17 I fell pregnant with my first child. I was very shocked as you ... Read the complete review

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