Some hormonal birth control products, including the pill, vaginal ring and skin patch, may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, new research suggests.

Birth control patches may be safely used long-term ... The patch works best when placed on the outer portion of the upper arm ...

Additionally, the birth control patch does not protect against STIs ... t affect how it works — you can wear it on your upper arm, back, lower abdomen, or buttocks. However, you should not ...

Birth control patch releases estrogen and progestin hormones ... These patches can be applied to the upper arm, lower back, abdomen, or upper back. Avoid placing it near the breasts or on ...

Other pill-free options can include the implant in the arm (nexplanon) and the birth control patch. You can skip the placebo pills if you take your active pills as prescribed and don’t miss days ...

An allergic reaction to any hormonal birth control method is more likely to come from other ingredients in them — like the dyes in pills, the adhesive on the patch ... on your arm that continue ...

Contraceptive vaginal rings and skin patches formulated in the same way were also linked to higher heart risks. Danish ...