How do I use The Contraceptive Patch?
The patch can be applied to most areas of the body, with the most common areas of choice being the upper arm, shoulder and buttocks. However, it must not be applied to the breasts, or any areas of damaged or irritated skin. For an immediate contraceptive effect, apply the patch on the first day of your period. However if you are unable to apply the patch then, another method of contraception will be required for seven days by which time the patch will have begun working correctly. Wear the patch for seven days without removal. Once this period is complete, on the eighth day replace it with a brand new one. It is important that the changeover between patches is an immediate; failure to do so can reduce the contraceptive effectiveness of the patch. This weekly changing process should continue for three weeks after which time users should spend seven days patch less. The user may experience normal period like bleeds during this week, however this is a natural part of the process. Once this four week programme is completed the three week on, one week off patch cycle can begin again until the time you view fit to come off of birth control.