Best patch

3.4

118 reviews

The Evra patch has 74 reviews at The Lowdown and satisfaction of use is rated an average of 3.4 out of 5 overall. Filter all Evra patch reviews by their rating, length of use or side effects experienced by users. The Evra patch is a combined hormonal contraceptive method containing oestrogen and progestogen. It is a thin beige plaster, made of three layers of plastic, which is stuck to the skin and changed weekly. The progestogen in the patch is changed by the body into the progestogen found in popular combined pills like Microgynon and Rigevidon. The risk of blood clots with the patch may be slightly higher when compared to other combined methods.

Weekly

Frequency

91% - 99+%

Effectiveness

Increased

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

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Patch  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

Evra patch  

Overall good birth control. I do get random cramps throughout the day ever since I started it and my skin is irritated and itchy where I place my patch.

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Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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Patch  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 month ago

Evra patch  

Overall good, so far effective. But my periods are a lot heavier and a lot more painful. Tender breasts for at least half of the month and random cramps throughout the month even when I’m not on my period.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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0 comments

Patch  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Dec 25

Evra patch  

I got pregnant twice in 3 months…


Lost weight

0 helpful

0 comments

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