A 30-year-old woman had her combined transdermal patch applied 1 week ago (end of week 1). She should have changed it today but realises she has no re...

Question

A 30-year-old woman had her combined transdermal patch applied 1 week ago (end of week 1). She should have changed it today but realises she has no replacement patches available. She will be able to get new patches in 2 days. What should she do?

Accepted Answer

Keep the old patch on for the extra 2 days (up to 9 days total); patches maintain hormone release for up to 48 hours beyond the scheduled change day

Answer

Remove the old patch and go without for 2 days

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Start a new cycle from scratch when she gets patches

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Use emergency contraception

Answer

Switch to the COC immediately

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Patch Late Change Within 48 Hours Week 1

A 30-year-old woman had her combined transdermal patch applied 1 week ago (end of week 1). She should have changed it today but realises she has no replacement patches available. She will be able to get new patches in 2 days. What should she do?