they should stop using the Evra contraceptive patch

December 2005

Please see updated information about the Evra patch

Women are asking whether they should stop using the Evra contraceptive patch.

This is due to a recent warning by the FDA that the U.S. version exposes women to 60% more estrogen than 35 mcg birth control pills.

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they should stop using the Evra contraceptive patch
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