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What Happens If I Wear a Patch on My Patch for Free Week? Understanding Overdose Risk

6 min read
According to research from Planned Parenthood, wearing a single contraceptive patch during the scheduled patch-free week is a safe and common method for skipping a period. However, confusing this method with wearing a 'patch on my patch for free week' is a critical and dangerous medication error that can lead to a severe overdose depending on the type of patch.