Transdermal Patch: Something Better
I was reading a back issue of the Health Today Magazine and I came across an article about transdermal contraceptive patch. What I read intrigued me and half convinced me to try it.
I made a further research on it and here’s what I found out:
The transdermal contraceptive patch or more popularly known as “the patch” is the latest in the contraception department.
It is a new method of birth control, which is composed of combined hormone. It is a thin, beige, plastic patch that sticks to the skin and contains the hormones norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol. These are similar to the estrogen and progestin that are produced by a woman’s body.
Experts say that the patch is very similar to the oral contraceptive pill since it is composed of a combination of hormone to prevent pregnancy. However, it is better than the pill because of its transdermal administration. Transdermal, meaning through the skin. Further, you don’t have to endure the hassle of remembering to take a tablet everyday and the worry of missing to take it.
However, like the pill it also has some disadvantages depending on your age, the state of health of your body, and your lifestyle.
The next time you visit your gynecologist, discuss this contraception method. I’ll be sure to do this too.
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