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DefinitionDefinition

♠ Looks like a square band-aid.Looks like a square band-aid.

♠ slowly releases a combination of slowly releases a combination of estrogen and progestin hormones.estrogen and progestin hormones.

♠ These hormones prevent ovulation.These hormones prevent ovulation.

How It WorksHow It Works

♠ Thickens the cervical mucus, creating a Thickens the cervical mucus, creating a barrier to prevent sperm from entering barrier to prevent sperm from entering the uterus. the uterus.

♠ 99% effective99% effective ♠ 92% for women weighing 198 LBS. or 92% for women weighing 198 LBS. or

more. more.

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CostCost

♠ $7 A Month$7 A Month

How can you get it?How can you get it?

♠ It is available by prescriptionIt is available by prescription

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Positive AspectsPositive Aspects♠ Easy to use. Easy to use.

♠ Can be worn for three weeks. Can be worn for three weeks.

♠ Effects fertility one month at a time. Effects fertility one month at a time.

♠ Does not interrupt sex playDoes not interrupt sex play

Negative AspectsNegative Aspects♠ Does not protect against STDs, Does not protect against STDs,

including HIV/AIDS. including HIV/AIDS.

♠ Raised risk of heart attack and stroke. Raised risk of heart attack and stroke.

♠ Requires a prescription. Requires a prescription.

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