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What are the risks of using the Ortho Evra birth control patch?

April 26, 2017birth control EVRA ORTHO patch

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What are the risks of using the Ortho Evra birth control patch?

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The hormones in the Ortho Evra birth control patch are associated with a risk for developing blood clots. Blood clots and blockage of blood vessels can cause death or serious disability. A blood clot may prevent blood from reaching its destination such as the heart or lungs. Using Ortho Evra may increase the risk of developing a stroke, blockage or rupture of blood vessels in the brain, and heart attack, blockage of blood vessels in the heart. Talk with your doctor about your risk.