Women like OrthoEvra - The Weekly Birth Control Patch.
Millions of women have embraced the ORTHO EVRA birth control patch with great enthusiasm because it fits into their active lifestyles. In fact, 95% of women are satisfied with ORTHO EVRA as a discreet form of birth control*. Women also find ORTHO EVRA convenient and easy to use. In a clinical study, women who used the Patch were more likely to use it consistently and properly than women who took birth control pills.
Ask your healthcare professional about OrthoEvra.
Many healthcare professionals prescribe the Patch for their patients because it meets their needs. Talk to your healthcare professional to find out if ORTHO EVRA is right for you.
OrthoEvra is not for everyone.
The Patch has hormones and there are serious risks, which can be life threatening, including blood clots, stroke and heart attack. If you have a history of any of these conditions, some cancers, or if you are or might be pregnant, the Patch isn't for you. Smoking increases these risks, especially if you're over 35. Ask your healthcare professional if ORTHO EVRA is right for you.
Other considerations before using OrthoEvra
Hormones from patches applied to the skin get into the blood stream and are removed from the body differently than hormones from birth control pills taken by mouth. You will be exposed to about 60% more estrogen if you use ORTHO EVRA® than if you use a typical birth control pill containing 35 micrograms of estrogen. In general, increased estrogen exposure may increase the risk of side effects. However, it is not known if there are differences in the risk of serious side effects based on the differences between ORTHO EVRA® and a birth control pill containing 35 micrograms of estrogen. Talk to your healthcare provider about how this information relates to your use of ORTHO EVRA®.