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What is the difference between the contraceptive patch and the plan b pill?
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∙ 13y ago
The Ortho-Patch is birth control, Plan B is Emergency Contraception.
The patch is used before, during and after sex - it is designed to be worn 24 hours a day, 21 days per month. It continuously delivers a low dose of female hormones that mimic pregnancy to prevent ovulation and thicken mucous to stop sperm from entering the uterus through the cervix.
Plan B and all ECPs used after unprotected sexual contact, act in much the same way as the patch, NuvaRing and oral contraceptives - by immediately sending a high dose of hormones that tries to stop sperm already in the uterus, from reaching the destination (a fertile egg) or postponing ovulations until several days have gone by and no active sperm are still in the reproductive tract.
The differences are; the low dose of BC hormones will regulate your system while the high dose will most likely throw off your cycle for a few weeks. The low dose has few side effects in most women, while the high dose may cause nausea.
The big difference is by using Birth Control 24/7, without any other BC (like a condom) you have a 1/200 chance of getting pregnant in a year. By adding a condom the chance is even less.
By using Plan B within 72 hours of unprotected sex, 2 to 12 out of 100 women will become pregnant in a year.
Neither pills, nor patch protect you from STI's.
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What is the contraceptive method that works by changing a woman's hormone levels?
The Pill, the patch, depo-provera, nuva-ring.
Can you wear the patch while being sick like fever and cough and headache?
Yes, illness does not effect the effectiveness of the patch neither does throwing up this effects the contraceptive pill but not the patch.
Name five methods of contraception?
Oral contraceptives (or "the pill") Sterilization
Is there a birth control patch?
The birth control patch is a combined hormonal contraceptive method, like the pill. With the patch, you put a new one on weekly for three weeks, and take the fourth week off.
What is the difference between temporary contraceptive methods and permanent contraceptive methods?
Temporary are methods like the a condom, the pill, the patch, or the ring. Things like that at which you can stop using at any time to try to become pregnant. Permanent methods are like a visectomy or getting your tubes tied. Things that will last for the rest of your life if you decide you never want a baby.
What is the difference between Depo-Provera and the birth control pill?
Depo Provera is an injectible contraceptive without estrogen. The birth control pill typically contains both estrogen and progestin, and is oral.
When was the contraceptive pill was developed?
The contraceptive pill was approved for use in the United States in 1960.
What is microgynan?
A contraceptive pill
What is the Pill?
The Pill is the name associated with the Contraceptive Birth Control Pill.
How do you use trigestrel the pill?
The pill Trigestrel is a contraceptive. This pill is taken once a month, orally, like many other contraceptive pills on the market.
Is minerva-35 a contraceptive?
Yes Minerva-35 is a contraceptive pill.
Will lecithin stop your contraceptive pill from working?
No there is no known relationship between supplements and hormonal BCP.
