What should I do about skin irritation from the patch?
I'm having some skin irritation.
Some people do experience irritation from the adhesive in the patch.
Try this: You could try moving it to another recommended spot on your body to see if that lessens the effect. You can also put a little over-the-counter cortisone cream on the affected area to help reduce the irritation. Or, if you’ve been moving it around, try keeping it in one spot.
Still not working?
If it doesn’t get any better, you might consider a method without adhesive, the the pill the shot, the implant, an IUD, or the ring.
Related methods
Dive in and learn all the details about these related birth control methods.
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Birth control patch
Very effective if you use it correctly. Easy to use and works like the pill, but you only have to worry about it once a week.
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Implant (Nexplanon)
Super effective, lasts for years, low-maintenance, and private.
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Birth control shot
Very effective if you use it correctly. Lasts for months, is private, and is a good hormonal option for those who can't take estrogen.
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Birth control ring
Very effective if you use it correctly. Easy to use and works like the pill, but you don't have to worry about it every day.
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IUD
Super effective, lasts for years, low-maintenance, and private (though some partners can feel the strings). You can choose hormonal or non-hormonal.
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