Pub Date : 2006-06-01DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6356.2006.00046.x
Kathleen Courtney MSN, CNM, RN
Considering all the options on the market, kudos for getting informed! With effectiveness rates equal to the pill, the contraceptive patch is 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy when used correctly and consistently and 91 percent effective with typical use (which takes into account human error). The patch, as you suggested, may be easier to keep up with for those who frequently forget to take the pill or don't want to mess with their birth control every day. Unlike the daily regimen of the pill, the patch only has to be placed on the skin once a week, every seven days. As far as the side effects are concerned, it’s hard to say whether the patch's potential side effects are worse than those associated with the pill. The experience and severity of side effects vary from person to person. This variance likely contributes to the reasons why many people try several birth control methods before finding one that works best for them (i.e., one that is compatible with their lifestyle and few or no side effects are experienced). As you already seem familiar with the pill, it may be good to go over some similarities and differences to help you determine whether the patch might be an appropriate option for you.
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Pub Date : 2006-06-01DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6356.2006.00044.x
Marcy Rein RN, BSN
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Pub Date : 2006-06-01DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6356.2006.00041.x
Anne Katz PhD, RN
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Pub Date : 2006-06-01DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6356.2006.00036.x
Natalie Lyn Wolf BSN
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