Where is the best place to put the Evra patch?

Evra is a beige non-latex patch, about 4 cm square, containing the hormones estrogen and progesterone. The hormones are slowly absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream. The patch is put on the buttock, outside of the upper arm, abdomen or upper body (not on the breasts).

Can you wear the patch anywhere?

You can put it onto most areas of your body, as long as the skin is clean, dry and not very hairy. You shouldn’t stick the patch onto: sore or irritated skin. an area where it may get rubbed off by tight clothing.

Does the patch make you gain weight?

Does the patch make you gain weight? Nope! Birth control patch weight gain isn’t a common side effect. There’s lots of research on the hormones in the birth control patch, and studies show these hormones don’t usually cause weight gain or weight loss.

Can you put the patch on your hip?

Place the patch directly onto your skin. It can go on one of these places: on the upper arm, shoulder, upper back, abdomen, hip or One patch lasts for 1 week. After 1 week, take off the old patch, and then put a new one onto a different spot on your body. You do this once a week for 3 weeks.

Can I put the patch on while on my period?

You can start using the birth control patch as soon as you get it — any day of the month, and anytime during your menstrual cycle. But depending on when you start the patch, you may need to use a backup birth control method (like condoms) for the first 7 days.

Where do you place the patch?

You can place the patch on your buttock, upper outer arm, lower abdomen or upper body. Don’t put it on your breasts or in a place where it will be rubbed, such as under a bra strap. Apply to skin that’s clean and dry. Avoid areas of the skin that are red, irritated or cut.

Does the patch make your breasts bigger?

Any type of hormonal birth control can potentially cause your breasts to increase in size, including: Pills. Patches.

Can I put Evra patch on my hip?

Do vitamin D patches work?

After one year, 82% of those who used the skin patch were lacking in one or more nutrients compared to 40% in the pill group. Overall, the researchers noted that those who used a skin patch had significantly lower blood concentrations of vitamins D, B1 and B12 than patients who swallowed pills.

Can I put Evra patch on my thigh?

The patch can be worn on the skin of your lower abdomen, buttocks, back, or upper arm. Wherever you decide to put it, you must leave it there for 7 days. You should change the location of the patch each week. The patch can be worn on the skin of your lower abdomen, buttocks, back, or upper arm.