Different patients.
Different reasons to consider a patch.
Some patients may prefer a nondaily contraceptive option without long-term commitment
The following patient profiles represent healthy women with a BMI <30 kg/m2 who are appropriate candidates for combined hormonal contraception.
Emma, 19
College student, daily pill user
Emma rarely follows the same routine. Between a full schedule of classes, nights out, and trips home to visit her family, remembering her daily pill isn’t always easy.
She may...
- Sometimes forget to take her pill on busier days
- Stress about missing or delaying her daily pill
- Be open to a once-weekly alternative
- Have questions about estrogen exposure that she saw on social media
- Be unfamiliar with contraceptive patches
- Prefer a contraceptive option that doesn't involve an invasive procedure
Madison, 26
Marketing coordinator, patch user
Madison likes once-weekly contraception, but is open to a
change. Between client meetings, workouts, and busy weekends, she expects a patch to stay on throughout the week and likes the option to easily hide the patch if she wants.
She may...
- Know how important it is for her patch to stay on, even during workouts and showers
- Prefer flexibility in where she places her patch
- Want the option to hide her patch during important events, like weddings and work trips
- Ask if there are low-estrogen patch options
Do you have patients like Emma and Madison?
Which patch attributes may align with their priorities?
BMI=body mass index.
