A 35-year-old woman using the combined patch presents with a patch that has partially detached and has been partly off for 36 hours during week 1. Wha...

Question

A 35-year-old woman using the combined patch presents with a patch that has partially detached and has been partly off for 36 hours during week 1. What should she do?

Accepted Answer

Reattach the old patch; no additional precautions needed

Answer

Apply a new patch; use condoms for 7 days and consider EC if UPSI occurred

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Take a 4-day patch-free interval

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Start the patch cycle again from day 1

Answer

Switch to the COC immediately

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Patch Detachment 36 Hours Week 1

A 35-year-old woman using the combined patch presents with a patch that has partially detached and has been partly off for 36 hours during week 1. What should she do?