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Q: Length to be on the patch for it to be completely effective.

asked by: gothic_silence on July 8th, 2009

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I'm just wondering because I heard that for the pill to be at its peak effectiveness you should be on it for 3 months.

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replied on July 8th, 2009

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I'm assuming you're on the Ortho- Evra patch snce you didn't give the name brand.
According to orthoevra.com:
First Day Start: Apply your first patch during the first 24 hours of your period, which will be considered your "Patch Change Day." If the Patch is not applied within the first 24 hours of your period, you must use backup contraception, such as a condom, spermicide or a diaphragm, for the first week of patch use.

Sunday Start: Apply your first patch on the first Sunday after your menstrual period starts—this will be your "Patch Change Day." You must use backup contraception, such as a condom, spermicide or a diaphragm, for the first week of your first cycle. If your period starts on a Sunday, you should start the Patch the same day, and non–hormonal backup contraception is not needed.

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