ORTHO EVRA: the birth control patch



	Effective

	Once A Week

	Discreet

	Stays Put

	How it works

	From the Maker with 75 Years of Contraceptive Experience













	For Prescribers

	Full US Prescribing Info

Women like the Patch.

Millions of women have embraced the ORTHO EVRA birth control patch with great enthusiasm because it fits into their active lifestyles. In fact,
95% of women are satisfied with ORTHO EVRA as a discreet form of birth control.* Women find ORTHO EVRA convenient and easy to use. In a
clinical study, women who used the Patch were more likely to use it consistently and properly than women who took birth control pills.

Ask your healthcare professional about it.

Many healthcare professionals prescribe the Patch for their patients because it meets their needs. Talk to your healthcare professional to find
out if ORTHO EVRA is right for you.

It's not for everyone.

The Patch has hormones and there are serious risks, which can be life threatening, including blood clots, stroke and heart attack. If you have a history of any of these conditions, some cancers, or if you are or might be pregnant, the Patch isn't for you. Smoking increases these risks, especially if you're over 35. Ask your healthcare professional if ORTHO EVRA is right for you.

Other considerations before using ORTHO EVRA

Hormones from ORTHO EVRA^® get into the blood stream and are processed by the body differently than hormones from birth control pills. You will be exposed to about 60% more estrogen if you use ORTHO EVRA^® than if you use a typical birth control pill containing 35 micrograms of estrogen. In general, increased estrogen may increase the risk of side effects. The risk of venous thromboembolic events (blood clots in the legs and/or the lungs) may be increased with ORTHO EVRA^® use compared with use of birth control pills. Studies examined the risk of these serious blood clots in women who used either ORTHO EVRA^® or birth control pills containing one of two progestins (levonorgestrel or norgestimate) and 30-35 micrograms of estrogen. Results of these studies ranged from an approximate doubling of risk of serious blood clots to no increase in risk in women using ORTHO EVRA^® compared to women using birth control pills.

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Effective
Once A Week
Discreet
Stays Put
How it Works
From the Maker with 75 Years of Contraceptive Experience

*Data on file, PatchedIn!^™ survey results through 4/30/06 (N = 774,036) Survey 1 responders (n = 109,527)

Important Safety Information
Serious as well as minor side effects have been reported with the use of the Patch. Serious risks, which can be life threatening, include blood clots, stroke and heart attacks and are increased if you smoke cigarettes. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular side effects, especially if you are over 35. Women who use the Patch are strongly advised not to smoke. Some women should not use the Patch, including women who have blood clots, certain cancers, a history of heart attack, blood clots, or stroke, as well as those who are or may be pregnant.

Hormones from ORTHO EVRA^® get into the blood stream and are processed by the body differently than hormones from birth control pills. You will be exposed to about 60% more estrogen if you use ORTHO EVRA^® than if you use a typical birth control pill containing 35 micrograms of estrogen. In general, increased estrogen may increase the risk of side effects. The risk of venous thromboembolic events (blood clots in the legs and/or the lungs) may be increased with ORTHO EVRA^® use compared with use of birth control pills. Studies examined the risk of these serious blood clots in women who used either ORTHO EVRA^® or birth control pills containing one of two progestins (levonorgestrel or norgestimate) and 30-35 micrograms of estrogen. Results of these studies ranged from an approximate doubling of risk of serious blood clots to no increase in risk in women using ORTHO EVRA^® compared to women using birth control pills.

You should discuss with your healthcare professional whether ORTHO EVRA^® is a good method of contraception for you. The Patch does not protect against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases.

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