You have completed Topic 4 that taught you about the patch. Remember these key points:

• The patch is a 20 cm² worn for seven days, over a three-week period, for prevention of pregnancy.
• Women self-apply the patch to the skin.
• The primary benefits of the patch include ease of use, high efficacy, non-invasive and self-administration.
• Disadvantages include significant breakthrough bleeding in the first two cycles of use, adhesion issues, local site irritation, reduced efficacy in women over 198 lbs., and topical product interference.

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