What does Evra patch contain?
EVRA contains two types of sex hormones, a progestogen called norelgestromin and an oestrogen called ethinyl estradiol. Because it contains two hormones, EVRA is called a ‘combined hormonal contraceptive’. It is used to prevent pregnancy.
Can Evra cause nausea?
SIDE EFFECTS: Skin irritation at the application site, nausea, vomiting, headache, bloating, breast tenderness, swelling of the ankles/feet (fluid retention), or weight change may occur. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) may occur, especially during the first few months of use.
Is the contraceptive patch available in South Africa?
The long-awaited contraceptive patch, which studies have shown to be more effective than the Pill, is now available in South African pharmacies.
Where is the best place to put the Evra patch?
Evra is a beige non-latex patch, about 4 cm square, containing the hormones estrogen and progesterone. The hormones are slowly absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream. The patch is put on the buttock, outside of the upper arm, abdomen or upper body (not on the breasts).
Why does the patch make me nauseous?
Nausea from birth control is typically caused by ethinyl estradiol — an estrogen hormone that’s found in the combination pill, patch and ring. Estrogen can irritate the lining of your stomach, causing you to feel nauseous.
Can the patch make you sick?
The most common side effects are spotting or bleeding between periods, sore breasts, nausea, or headaches. But these usually go away after 2 or 3 months, and they don’t happen to everyone who uses the patch. Birth control shouldn’t make you feel sick or uncomfortable.
Do I need a doctors prescription for contraceptive patch?
You need a prescription for the birth control patch. You can get a prescription from a doctor or nurse at a doctor’s office, health clinic, or your local Planned Parenthood health center.
What are the disadvantages of the patch?
Disadvantages: it may be visible. it can cause skin irritation, itching and soreness. it doesn’t protect you against STIs, so you may need to use condoms as well.
When do you stop using the Evra transdermal patch?
Breakthrough bleeding or spotting may occur. After 6 consecutive weeks of transdermal patch wear, there should be a transdermal patch-free interval of 7 days. Following this, the regular application of EVRA is resumed.
How much ethinyl estradiol is in a transdermal patch?
Each 20 cm 2 transdermal patch contains 6 mg norelgestromin (NGMN) and 600 micrograms ethinyl estradiol (EE). Each transdermal patch releases an average of 203 micrograms of NGMN and 33.9 micrograms of EE per 24 hours. Medicinal product exposure is more appropriately characterised by the pharmacokinetic profile (see section 5.2).
Can you use Evra instead of the pill?
Evra is a transdermal patch version of ‘the pill’ (combined oral contraceptive tablet). Using a weekly transdermal patch instead of a daily pill may help the woman to stick to using her contraception appropriately.
How often do you put the transdermal patch on?
Birth Control Patch. In This Section. The transdermal contraceptive patch is a safe, simple, and affordable birth control method that you wear on the skin of your belly, upper arm, butt, or back. Put a new patch on every week for 3 weeks, and it releases hormones that prevent pregnancy. Then you get a week off before you repeat the cycle.