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2.8

5 reviews

Birth control patch has an average rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars from a total of 5 reviews when used as a contraceptive. These are self-reported reviews where users of Birth control patch review their satisfaction with this contraceptive and any side effects they feel they experienced whilst using.
The 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. It's a great option if you want the benefits of the combined pill, but don't want to have to remember to take a pill every day. 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

Birth control patch

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Birth control patch  
Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Apr 24
Birth control patch  

I have had this birth control for 10 years (3 implants). It makes your period lighter and more regular, or takes it away completely; I had a birth control pill ( i'm not sure if the name) prescribed beforehand and i could not stand that one.

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Improved skin

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Birth control patch  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  7th Apr 24
Xulane patch  

It’s fine.. maybe. if you’re susceptible to anxiety at all then i don’t recommend. Random crying fits. Had to admit myself to the ER because of my second sudden panic attack since starting. I’ve never dealt with that before. I have only been on the patch for 3 weeks, perhaps the side effects would have subsided if i waited it out but im not willing to risk it.

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Somewhat negative mood

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Birth control patch  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  5th Apr 24
Xulane patch  

The only problem I had using the birth parches was that it gave me an allergy and would turn my skin red and dry. I had to stop using it and switched to the birth control implant which is a way better method.

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Top side effects not reported

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Birth control patch  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  2nd Jan 24
Xulane patch  

I love how easy it is and how well it works

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Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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0 comments

Birth control patch  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  24th Oct 23
Xulane patch  

Patch would not stay on. Caused rashes and skin scarred for weeks.

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Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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0 comments

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Possible side effects with Birth control patch

Birth control patch benefits

Some of the benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this contraceptive

Acne or bad skin

Heavy periods

PMS and PMDD

PCOS symptoms

Period pain

Birth control patch ingredients

Main hormones in Birth control patch

progestin

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