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Contraceptive Patch

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==Key Stage 4==
===Meaning===
The '''contraceptive patch''' is a [[hormone|hormonal]] method used to prevent [[pregnancy]] which takes the form of a patch on the [[skin]].

===About the Contraceptive Patch===
: The '''contraceptive patch''' contains [[oestrogen]] and [[progesterone]] which [[inhibit]] the production of [[Follicle Stimulating Hormone|follicle stimulating hormone]] so that no [[ovum|ova]] will mature.
: Each '''contraceptive patch''' lasts for 7 days before it needs replacing.