A 31-year-old woman using a combined transdermal patch forgets to remove her patch at the end of week 3. The patch has been in situ for 10 days (3 ext...

Question

A 31-year-old woman using a combined transdermal patch forgets to remove her patch at the end of week 3. The patch has been in situ for 10 days (3 extra days). What should she do?

Accepted Answer

Remove the patch and start the 7-day patch-free interval as normal

Answer

Remove the old patch and apply a new one immediately; omit the patch-free interval; use condoms for 7 days

Answer

Leave the patch on for another week

Answer

No action is needed; extra patch time is beneficial

Answer

Seek emergency contraception

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Combined Patch Extended Wear Week 3

A 31-year-old woman using a combined transdermal patch forgets to remove her patch at the end of week 3. The patch has been in situ for 10 days (3 extra days). What should she do?