Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch: Usage and Side Effects

The topical patch Norelgestromin / ethinyl estradiol (Ortho Evra) should be applied to red or inflamed areas of the skin.

The 4-week period is considered as two cycles.

The vaginal ring Etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol (NuvaRing) is inserted by a healthcare professional.

The vaginal ring must be inserted exactly on the day of the onset of the menstrual period.

Women weighing more than 198 pounds (90 kg) may not be suitable for the topical patch.

The vaginal ring is suitable for women experiencing vaginal irritation or ulcerations.

Monophasic pills have a constant dose of Estrogen and Progestin in each of the 28 hormonally active pills throughout the entire cycle.

Triphasic Contraceptive pills have 2 different doses of progestin and estrogen that change approximately every 7 days.

Combined Pills contain only estrogen: ethinylestradiol.

91– day birth control pills are biphasic oral contraceptive pills.

Monophasic pills are 99% effective.