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A member asked:
Where is the birth control patch worn? how is it used? is it waterproof for showering and swimming?
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I do not have: Any pts using the patch now because it was shown to have a higher dose of hormones than originally thought and it has a increased incidence of bolod clots as compared to pills, vaginal ring and shots i rec you try one of those.
Answered 2/23/2014
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