• The patch contains hormones (estrogen and a progestin), similar to the ones your body makes. While using the patch, it stops your ovaries from releasing eggs.

You can wear the patch on your abdomen, upper torso (excluding the breast), on your upper arm, lower back, or on your butocks. A diferent site can be selected each week if you choose, but …

Hormones in the patch, estrogen and progestin, are released through your skin. They work to prevent pregnancy by keeping your ovaries from releasing eggs and thickening cervical …

THE PATCH Remember, the patch does not protect you from Sexually Transmitted Infections or HIV. Always use condoms to protect yourself! HOW DOES THE PATCH WORK? nes your …

What is the patch? The patch is a sticky square, like a bandaid. You put it on your skin each week. It works the same way as the pill by releasing hormones-- estrogen and progestin. …

There are two patches: Xulane and Twirla. The main diferences between them are the type of progestin hormone used, the shape of the patch, and adhesive used. The patch works for …

The patch should be applied to clean, dry, healthy skin. Avoid lotions, powders, etc. where the patch is placed. Apply to the buttocks, abdomen, upper outer arm or upper torso. It should not …