Since the arrival of “the pill” in the sixties . Women are free, to some degree, to enjoy their sexuality without the fear of getting pregnant. However, not everything is so easy, most contraceptive methods for female use are made under the same foundation that gave rise to them: hormones . Yes, even the patch, which some girls should refrain from trying.
What’s the contraceptive patch?
Also known as a transdermal patch , it works similar to birth control pills : it contains the hormones estrogen and progesterone. But with the variable being a patch that is placed on the skin (on the belly, forearm, buttocks or back), once a week for 21 days. In the fourth week it is not used, which allows menstrual bleeding to occur .
How does the contraceptive patch work?
The birth control patch prevents pregnancy by releasing hormones into the bloodstream that prevent the ovaries from releasing an egg (ovulation). In addition, this method of family planning thickens the cervical mucus thereby preventing sperm from reaching the egg, ”describes the Mayo Clinic Institute .
The patch is relatively safe, but there are women for whom it is not entirely suitable.
- Women who should never use the contraceptive patch, beware!
- You are 35 or older and you smoke
- You suffer from chest pains or have a history of heart attacks, strokes, or very high blood pressure
- History of blood clots
- History of breast, uterine, or liver cancer
- Weights over 198 pounds
- You have liver disease or migraine with aura
- Kidney-related complications
- Unexplained vaginal bleeding
- You are about to have major surgery
- Take medications or herbal supplements
