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Can you use the birth control patch as an emergency contraceptive?
No, that is a weekly birth control and will not work as an EC.
When do you ovulate if you're on birth control?
If you put on the birth control patch while ovulating, you will likely still ovulate. Your next period may be later than expected. You will have pregnancy protection after you use the patch correctly for seven days.
Is it strictly necessary to consult a doctor before using birth control patch?
In the US, the birth control patch is by prescription only, so consultation is required before starting to use the patch.
Does the birth control patch work during your period?
If you use it correctly for at least one week, the birth control patch is effective even if you're bleeding. You still have protection during the patch-free week if you used the patch correctly in the previous weeks.
What if you miss two weeks of the birth control patch?
If you had sex while missing two weeks of the birth control patch, you may be at risk for pregnancy. If you had sex in the last five days, consider using the morning after pill. You can restart the birth control patch immediately. Put on a new patch, and use a backup method until you've used the patch correctly for at least seven days.
Can you reuse a birth control patch?
How long has it been off? If it was off for a few hrs and it is still sticky enough to go back on fine. But don't tape back on or use glue. If it was off for a day or more you might want to ask a doctor!
Can you use the birth control patch if you're on the birth control pill?
There is no advantage to using the birth control patch and birth control pill at the same time. They have the same mode of action. If you want to double up on methods, try using a barrier method like condoms along with a hormonal method.
Is the birth control patch more effective than the birth control pill?
With perfect use, the pill and patch are equally effective. Because you only have to remember to do something with the patch weekly, unlike the pill which is daily, it's harder to make mistakes.
Can you get pregnant if you miss a week of the patch and got your period the week that you were soppuse to be on the patch then put the patch on the following week?
Yes, anytime you do not use birth control correctly you risk getting pregnant. Best solution if you miss your periord get a pregnancy test. If you are not pregnant use your birth control as directed to reduce the chance of pregnancy in the future. Keep in mind the only form of birth control that is 100% effective is not have sex you can get pregnant using birth control even if you use it correctly.
What will happen if you don't change your birth control patch weekly?
You're more likely to get pregnant than if you use the patch as directed.
When did the birth control patch first come available to women in the United States?
The birth control patch fist came out in the early 1990's and has only reached 8% use among the birth control using population. It is however, rising in popularity but is losing ground the internal and hormonal methods of birth control.
Why use a back up method on birth control patch?
Using a backup method on the birth control patch provides additional protection from pregnancy. Since the patch does not work perfectly, a second method can be helpful. In addition, the patch doesn't prevent infection, so backing up your patch with condoms provides the additional benefit of STD protection.
