Birth Control Patch Information

• Birth Control Patch

A healthcare provider may prescribe the birth control patch to help prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page explains when and how to use the birth control patch, describes how the contraceptive works, and lists possible side effects that may occur.

• Birth Control Patch Side Effects

Nausea, headaches, and skin reactions are some of the most common side effects of the birth control patch. This eMedTV segment lists other possible birth control patch side effects, including serious problems that may require medical attention.

• What Is the Birth Control Patch Used For?

The birth control patch is for women of reproductive age who want to prevent pregnancy. This eMedTV article provides an overview on how this contraceptive works and also discusses off-label birth control patch uses (such as treating PMDD).

• Birth Control Patch Dosing

As this eMedTV page explains, the standard birth control patch dosage for preventing pregnancy is one patch applied each week for the first three weeks of your menstrual cycle. This page also contains a list of birth control patch dosing tips.

• Drug Interactions With the Birth Control Patch

As eMedTV page explains, be sure to tell your doctor about any medicines you are taking in order to avoid potential drug interactions with the birth control patch. This page lists specific drugs that may cause these negative interactions.

• Precautions and Warnings With the Birth Control Patch

You should not take the birth control patch if you have heart disease or liver tumors. This eMedTV segment includes other precautions and warnings with the birth control patch and offers information on who should not use the contraceptive.