The patch is a skin patch worn on the lower abdomen, buttocks, or upper body that releases the hormones progestin and estrogen into the bloodstream to prevent ovulation. This method is helpful for women who find it difficult to remember to take a daily, but can remember to replace the patch weekly. • • • • • • • • The Patch vs. Jdk 1.7.0 For Windows 7 64 Bit. Birth Control Pills Most birth control pills and the Ortho Evra patch contain two different hormones that work together to help prevent pregnancy. The hormones from the patch are applied to the skin and are then absorbed into the blood stream. The Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch delivers more of the estrogen hormone into your body than you would get from a typical birth control pill. The manufacturer states: 'You will be exposed to about 60 percent more estrogen if you use ORTHO EVRA than if you use a typical birth control pill containing 35 micrograms of estrogen.'

The transdermal contraceptive patch is a safe, simple, and affordable birth control method that you wear on the skin of your belly, upper arm, butt, or back. Put a new patch on every week for 3 weeks, and it releases hormones that prevent pregnancy. Then you get a week off before you repeat the cycle. More than 24 hours off/late with first patch of cycle or more than 2 days off/late with second or third patch: Apply the a new patch as soon as you remember and start a new 4-week cycle. This becomes your new Patch Change Day.