Directory of Patch Resources

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Contraceptive delivery device applied to the skin like a band-aid. It works by slowly releasing a combination of estrogen and progestin hormones through the skin. These hormones prevent ovulation.

Resources in This Category

• Ortho Evra

  http://www.orthoevra.com/
  Manufacturer's information about the first contraceptive patch approved for use in the United States.

• Transdermal Contraception: A New Option

  http://www.arhp.org/healthcareproviders/onlinepublications/healthandsexuality/transdermal/index.cfm?ID=232
  Articles about the contraceptive patch, including patient FAQ, technical background on transdermal hormone delivery, and other topics.

 

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