EE: Ethinyl estradiol; LNG: Levonorgestrel; OC: Oral contraceptive; RR: Relative risk; VTE: Venous thromboembolism. Transdermal contraceptive patches provide a more convenient delivery system for ...
Blood clot risk elevated with contraceptive patches, vaginal rings Women who use the combined contraceptive transdermal patch or vaginal ring are at significantly higher risk for venous thrombosis, ...
The patch supplies norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol to the bloodstream through the skin. Has any evidence of genital swelling been documented with the use of the patch when placed inappropriately?