A woman using the combined transdermal patch forgets to change her patch at the end of week 2. She is now 2 days late (the patch has been on for 16 da...

Question

A woman using the combined transdermal patch forgets to change her patch at the end of week 2. She is now 2 days late (the patch has been on for 16 days instead of 14). What should she do?

Accepted Answer

Apply a new patch immediately; no additional precautions needed as the delay is less than 48 hours beyond the scheduled change day

Answer

Remove the old patch, take a 7-day patch-free interval, then apply a new patch

Answer

Apply two patches simultaneously

Answer

Seek emergency contraception

Answer

Start a new 4-week cycle with a new patch

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Combined Patch Late Change Week 2

A woman using the combined transdermal patch forgets to change her patch at the end of week 2. She is now 2 days late (the patch has been on for 16 days instead of 14). What should she do?