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    Posted on: 12/30/2009

    Question

    Are you able to wear the Ortho Evra patch more than the three week period ?

    Answer

    The patch may be administered for extended cycles (an "off-label" use), although we avoid this practice, given the controversy about thrombosis risk in patch users. (There have been studies that have shown a possible slight increase in risk of venous thromboembolism in patch users compared to patients who take oral birth control pills.)


    Answered By:
    Nicole Hong , M.D.


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