How does the contraceptive patch work?
The contraceptive patch is very reliable and easy to use. You stick it on a clean, dry, hair-free area of your body, such as your buttocks, stomach, chest (apart from your breasts) or the outside of your upper arm. Make sure the area of skin you choose is clean, dry and not hairy, and that it is not going to be rubbed by tight clothing. You should not put the patch on areas of the skin that are broken or irritated. The patch needs to be changed for a new one each week. The patch protects you from pregnancy by introducing hormones into your body which prevent your ovaries from releasing an egg. Contraceptive patches are available from your doctor, local family planning clinic, or STD clinic.
