Contraceptive Patches - The Birth Control Patch

The birth control patch, marketed under the brand name Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch, is a self-adhesive delivery method of synthetic hormones that act in much the same way as birth control pills to prevent unwanted pregnancy. It is a simple, safe and convenient alternative to the pill and is designed to be applied once a week, worn continuously, for three straight weeks every month. As such, many women find it less burdensome than the daily routine of taking birth control pills. The birth control patch may be applied and worn on a woman's arm, torso, abdomen or buttocks.

The effectiveness of the patch compares favorably with that of the pill, with preventative levels exceeding 99% in some cases. Its price is about the same as birth control pills as well, costing around $30 or $40 per month. As with the pill, the birth control patch requires a medical exam and prescription.

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Birth Control Methods

Contraceptive methods generally fall under one of three categories: natural birth control, over-the-counter contraceptives, or prescription birth control methods ... see: Birth Control Methods

Condoms

Condoms are proven safe and effective as contraception devices and are readily available over-the-counter at local pharmacies and markets. Condoms may also be purchased online ... see Condoms

Female Condoms

The female condom is another safe and effective over-the-counter method of birth control, available at most drug stores, clinics and online retailers ... see Female Condoms

Birth Control Pills

Perhaps the most well known and frequently used method of contraception, the pill is an oral contraceptive medication available by prescription only ... see Birth Control Pills

Morning After Pill

The morning after pill is an emergency contraceptive treatment used within the first few hours after unprotected sex or failure of preemptive birth control methods ... see Morning After Pill

Contraceptive Sponges

Contraceptive sponges are over-the-counter birth control devices designed to block sperm from reaching and fertilizing an egg. Spermicide is also released to further immobilize sperm ... see Contraceptive Sponges