What are the side effects of Ortho Evra?
Ortho Evra is a medication in a classification known as oral contraceptives. They are used for the prevention of pregnancy. Ortho Evra comes in the form of a transdermal skin patch that is applied to the skin once weekly for a period of three weeks, with a break on the fourth week. The patch uses the hormones estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and alter cervical mucous and the uterine lining. There are some side effects of Ortho Evra that users should be aware of.