• | Contains oestrogen and progestogen hormones |
• | Patch sticks onto the either the arm, shoulder or bum and stays on for one week |
• | Use one patch per week for 3 weeks then have a patch free week |
• | Usually controls periods making them lighter, shorter and less painful or even stop |
• | Not affected by vomiting or diarrhoea |
• | Possible side affects include – acne, headaches and mood changes |
• | Only come in 1 colour |
• | No protection from STIs |