Evra patch

There is no evidence the the Evra patch can affect weight. Make sure to take a look at our users' reviews above to see how our community report the Evra patch affects their weight. You can also take a look our guide to contraception and weight to find out more.

What you should do next depends on how long it has been off for, and how long it has been since your last patch free week. Check out the NHS guide or read the Patient Information Leaflet you got with your patches for advice. If in doubt make sure you use additional methods such as condoms and ask your GP or nurse for advice if necessary.

The contraceptive patch contains the same hormones as the combined pill. The general rule is that ‘combined’ methods containing both oestrogen and progestogen (a synthetic form of progesterone) can improve acne. However it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. Find out more about contraception and skin in our guide to learn more.

The Evra patch is available to purchase from The Lowdown! You may also be able to buy the Evra patch from other online pharmacies or find it available on the NHS.

You should stick the patch onto a dry, clean and not very hairy part of your skin (lots of women stick it on their bum cheek, upper arm or lower back). Once a week you remove your old patch and apply a new one. After 3 weeks you can then have a patch-free week where you will likely get a period-like bleed called a withdrawal bleed. After your patch-free week, you should apply a new patch – you should do this even if you're still bleeding. It’s really important that you don't have more than 7 days without the patch. If you want, you can choose to shorten your break without the patch or even miss it altogether to avoid having a withdrawal bleed. For more information on the patch, you might like to take a look at our comprehensive guide. Coming off the patch is easy - you just stop using it. When you do this you’re no longer protected from pregnancy. If you want to stop the patch but do not wish to become pregnant then you should consider switching to another form of contraception before you stop. If you have unprotected sex and stop your patch before you have used it for 21 consecutive days you may ovulate (release an egg from the ovary) and could become pregnant.