Tag: Patch free week

For those who use it perfectly, the birth control patch is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. This protection extends to the hormone-free period, so **does the patch still work on your off week**? The answer is yes, as long as the 3-week application schedule was followed correctly.

Over 99% effective with perfect use, the contraceptive patch is a popular hormonal birth control method that follows a 3-week-on, 1-week-off cycle. This article explores what happens during patch Free Week, where your body experiences a planned withdrawal of hormones, leading to a period-like bleed.

The birth control patch has a typical use effectiveness rate of about 93% [1.8.1, 1.8.4]. A common question is, 'Am I still protected on my patch break?' If used correctly, the answer is yes.