However, evidence soon emerged that these theoretical benefits are outweighed by side effects from receiving high and variable levels of hormone exposure. A post-market study was the basis for a label change explaining that overall exposure to estrogen from the Ortho-Evra patch was 55 to 60 percent higher from the patch than a standard, 35 microgram mcg estrogen oral contraceptive.
Comparison studies have also shown that the amount of absorbed estrogen varied 1. Had Ortho-Evra been designed as a pill, it is unlikely to have been approved because of its increased estrogen content, said Dr. In , the FDA requested the withdrawal of all oral contraceptives with estrogen levels greater than 50 mcg because of the risk of blood clots and lack of additional contraceptive efficacy.
The Ortho-Evra patch contains estrogen equivalent on average to a 56 mcg pill. The Ortho-Evra label was changed again in and to include findings from studies that revealed an up to two-fold increase in the risk of blood clots in women using the patch compared to standard oral contraceptives. Further, side effects such as breast discomfort, painful periods, nausea and vomiting and discontinuation stopping the contraceptive entirely due to side effects were more common among women who used the patch compared to those who used pills.
Yet there are no measurable differences in pregnancy outcomes. In other words, the patch does not provide any additional benefit that would outweigh the risks of high estrogen, Public Citizen said.
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The possibility of blood clots was first placed on the Ortho Evra label in September The agency said the label on the Ortho Evra Contraceptive Transdermal Patch will include the results of a study in women aged indicating a higher risk of clots than for women using birth control pills.
The blood clots could potentially lead to a lung embolism, the agency said. The side-effects and health risks for the contraceptive patch are also thought to the same as for combined oral contraceptive pills, with the addition of irritation or discoloration of the skin at the patch site.
The patch is less effective for women over lbs. Because the contraceptive patch is a newer form of birth control, more long term studies are needed to best document side-effects, health risks, and efficacy of the device.
There have been some reported deaths due to cardiovascular effects of the patch. More about this risk The information provided on Contracept.
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