Anonymous #1 8w

It has a Pearl Index of 4.14, correlating to roughly 96% effective with typical use, which is comparable to other combo methods. The dosing difference is just to add an option. Some people do better with more estrogen, some people do better with less. Just like there are dozens of different pills with comparable effectiveness but different dosing, we’re starting to get more options in patches. Early combo pills were relatively high estrogen and caused more problems…

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Anonymous birthcontrolfairy 8w

lower estrogen is safer in many ways, though the difference between modern “high estrogen” and low is minuscule compared to where we started. It’s mainly a matter of preference and side effects.

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Anonymous #2 8w

Both estrogen and progesterone are naturally occurring hormones that are necessary for the female body. Progestin is the synthetic form of progesterone and is what’s used in birth control. There are many different progestins. The patch is a combo method, meaning it also contains synthetic estrogen. Many people experience less side effects and better long term outcomes with combo methods. It’s all about finding the right method for your body. Hormones are not bad; they’re needed.

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