Can I use The Contraceptive Patch?
It’s important to understand that the patch administers the same hormones as the combined pill and therefore represents the same risks for users. An extensive medical history will be required before prescription. Diabetes, high blood pressure and circulatory disease can be aggravated through the use of the pill due to its oestrogen content. Furthermore women who breast feed, smoke, migraine suffer or are over the age of thirty five and those overweight should be advised against this form of contraception. If your family has a history of heart attacks, strokes or thrombosis from a young age then other forms of contraception should be considered.