Difference between revisions of "Contraceptive Patch"
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| − | The '''contraceptive patch''' is a [[hormone|hormonal]] method used to prevent [[pregnancy]] which takes the form of a patch on the [[skin]]. | + | The '''contraceptive patch''' is a [[hormone|hormonal]] method of [[contraception]] used to prevent [[pregnancy]] which takes the form of a patch on the [[skin]]. |
===About the Contraceptive Patch=== | ===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. | : 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. | : Each '''contraceptive patch''' lasts for 7 days before it needs replacing. | ||
Latest revision as of 12:25, 21 February 2022
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The contraceptive patch is a hormonal method of contraception 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 so that no ova will mature.
- Each contraceptive patch lasts for 7 days before it needs replacing.