Ortho Evra Patch, Birth Control Patch

Ortho Evra as a birth control patch, is a 1 ¾-inch adhesive patch that is applied to the skin of a woman.  This birth control patch or contraceptive patch is a transdermal patch that is applied to the skin in order to release estrogen synthetically prepared and progestin hormones that can avoid pregnancy.  It is known to be as well suited as an oral contraceptive use, but a birth control patch is known to be even more effective due to direct absorption of estrogen in the bloodstream.

Ortho Evra is a monopoly in the US when it comes to contraceptive patches.  It is manufactured and marketed in the US by Ortho-Mc Neil and Evra, in the UK, Europe and Asia by Janssen Cilag while in Canada, it is marketed by Janssen-Ortho. The patches are sold only on prescription and this birth control patch can also be simply referred to as ‘The Patch’.

How to apply Ortho Evra, Birth Control Patch Apply Procedure?

A woman has to apply the first patch of Ortho Evra on her buttocks, thigh, abdomen or upper outer arm, on the first day of her menstrual cycle or the first Sunday after that day, depending on her preference.  This day of application is also called ‘patch day change’.  After seven days, the patch day change comes again; this time the woman takes the patch and applies another to one of the aforementioned places of the body.

This process is repeated till the next patch day change. Please remember you have to remove and put a new patch, not replace it.  The patch has to be applied on the skin are that is clean, dry and uncut; not the one that is inflamed or sore. Do not use lotion, makeup or powder around the area where the patch is, or where you will place it after seven days.

How does Ortho Evra prevent pregnancy?

Just like other hormonal contraceptives, Ortho Evra prevents ovulation.  By making changes in the cervical mucus, it inhibits sperm penetration. There is also a view that there is an effect on the endometrium that interferes with implantation.

Ortho Evra ingredients

The 20 cm² Ortho Evra contraceptive patch includes 6000 µg norelgestromin (a progestin and  750 µg ethinyl estradiol (an estrogen). The 20 cm²  Evra patch contains 600 µg ethinyl estradiol and 6000 µg norelgestromin. The Ortho Evra birth control  patch and the Evra contraceptive patch can  slowly release into the systemic circulation an estimated 20 µg/day of ethinyl estradiol and 150 µg/day of norelgestromin.

Ortho Evra Benefits

Like birth control pills, this birth control pill has the same set of benefits. Ortho Evra benefits can be in the form of making the woman’s period lighter and more standardized. It can also decrease cramps, menstrual pain, reduce PMS symptoms and clear acne.  The patch is also known to protect women against iron deficiency or anemia, ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cancer and endometrial problems.

Ortho Evra patch is simply to apply and a viable form of birth control which needs only weekly commitment. One she stops using the patch, the woman can become pregnant quickly.

Ortho Evro Coupon

You can find Ortho Evro coupons online; which you need to take printouts of, so that you can save money on your purchase of this birth control patch. Usually, the coupons ‘do not guarantee’ a discount. But this can be a boon for you to save money on the birth control patch.  Ortho Evro coupon discounts can vary according to pharmacy, location, dosage and medication.  They can be withdrawn by providers at any time, without prior notice, according to the disclaimers of most coupon sites.  Ortho Evro coupon or for that matter, most coupons for medications cannot be combined with your insurance.

Ortho Evra cost

Ortho Evra cost is 30 t9 40 dollars per month; though the rate of effectiveness is the same as the pill, the product costs more than the oral contraceptive. Also please note that insurance does not cover Ortho Evra.