How long does it take for a birth control patch to get out of your system?
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According to a 2017 CDC report, over half of all people with ovaries in the US between the ages of 15 and 49 were using some form of birth control, with a significant portion using hormonal methods like the patch. When discontinuing this method, a common question arises: "How long does it take for a birth control patch to get out of your system?" The answer involves two key timelines—one for hormone clearance and another for your body's return to its natural cycle.
