Ethinyl Estradiol and Norelgestromin Transdermal System Other Information |
norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol; Ortho Evra |
Contraceptive patch Ortho Evra brand of contraceptive patch Background B.C. type Hormonal (combined estrogen + progesterone) First use ? Failure rates (per year) Perfect use ≈1% Typical use ≈1-2% Usage User reminders Weekly application for 3 weeks Clinic review 3-6 monthly Advantages Periods Regulated, may be lighter and less painful Benefits Compared to oral pills, may be less affected by antibiotics Disadvantages STD protection No Weight ...
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Ortho Evra Consumer Information
... Ortho Evra is a contraceptive (birth control) skin patch used to prevent pregnancy. It is a combination hormonal contraceptive because it contains two hormones, estrogen and progestin. It does not pro...
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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