Necessity is the mother of invention
Fortunately, in the 21st century, medicine provides us with knowledge and modern solutions concerning contraception. Condoms, intrauterine devices, sponges, pills, caps, implants and patches. People have developed this many methods over more than 150 years. And this is probably not the end. Today, we can choose methods that are both effective and convenient; both discreet and
unusual.
We can try modern contraceptive patches, which are transparent and, when used once a week, provide a very high level of effectiveness. Importantly, the use of hormonal contraception also has benefits beyond contraception: it reduces the risk of ovarian cysts, ovarian and endometrial cancer, and fibroids, and also helps with very heavy and painful menstruation.
World Contraception Day
On Monday, September 26, during World Contraception Day, all lovers will have an opportunity to celebrate. Because how could one not celebrate when it is finally possible to make love without restrictions, whenever and wherever one wants, without worrying about the unplanned consequences of erotic passion.
6 Questions About Transdermal Contraception
Contraceptive patches are one of the most popular contraceptive methods, yet many women still lack knowledge about them.
How does a contraceptive patch work?
Transdermal contraception is a method that delivers hormones through the skin. The hormones are released systematically, keeping their concentration at a constant level. This results in a high level of protection against pregnancy, no hormone fluctuations—that is, no side effects such as headaches or breast pain—and good tolerance.
Is transdermal contraception effective?
The effectiveness of every contraceptive method is assessed using the so-called Pearl Index. It indicates how many women, out of 100 studied, became pregnant while using a given method. For contraceptive patches, assuming method failure and perfect use by the user, this index is 0.4. When both method and user failure are taken into account, it is 0.76. This index is very low, meaning that patches are a highly effective method of contraception. The favorable result is influenced by how often the patch is changed—applying it once a week clearly reduces the possibility of user error.
How should a contraceptive patch be used correctly?
From the perspective of the effectiveness of the transdermal method, properly preparing the skin is very important. Make sure that the skin to which the patch will be applied is degreased, for example with an alcohol solution, dry, clean, healthy and free of hair. It is better not to use any creams, lotions, ointments or topical medicines on the area where you want to apply the patch. This also applies to cosmetics containing oils, such as argan oil, shea butter and other substances that may weaken the patch’s adhesion. Properly prepared skin ensures that the patch will remain firmly attached.
Where should a contraceptive patch be applied?
A contraceptive patch can be applied to one of three areas of skin: the arm, abdomen or buttocks. It is important not to apply the patch to exactly the same spot twice. This does not mean that you have to change the body part every time—it is enough to apply it a few centimeters lower, higher or to the side. Applying the patch is very simple: hold the patch down with a warm, dry hand for at least 30 seconds, then remove it after a week and apply a new one.
How should a contraceptive patch be stored?
Proper storage is also important when using patches. A dry and dark place is recommended. Patches must not be stored in the refrigerator or frozen.
Does a contraceptive patch affect health?
A major advantage of contraceptive patches is that they do not burden the digestive system. Since the hormones from the patch are absorbed directly through the skin, digestive problems such as vomiting or diarrhea do not reduce the effectiveness of this contraceptive method. In addition, transdermal contraception may improve the condition of the skin and hair because the contraceptive patch contains hormonal ingredients with antiandrogenic effects, which reduce testosterone levels. Moreover, the innovative transdermal system enables regulation and control of the menstrual cycle. Thanks to the low estrogen content and the constant level of hormones delivered to the body, menstrual bleeding is not excessively heavy. It is also worth knowing that this form of hormonal contraception prevents the formation of ovarian cysts and the multiplication of cancer cells.
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