Birth control patch bad for skin?

It won't hurt you, unless you have an allergic reaction. People have been getting medicines through patches for a long time and allergic reactions, usually to the adhesive, are the most common complaint with them. Just stick it in a slightly different spot whenever you put a new one on.

Some people can have a localized reaction or rash to the patch due to the medication. If this happens stop using it. You rotate sites each week when you apply it. I have used it for three years and never had any problems.

When I first started the patch, it didn't bother me. I would wear it on my stomach, shouldres, butt and upper arm. Then, I got to where I could't wear it on my butt or arm because of irritation. Then, in a few months I had to stop wearing it on my shoulders. When I wore it on my shoulders...about 9 months after starting the patch...it would itch really bad and leave a raised bumpy area for a month. So, then I only had one place left to wear it. On my stomach. It worked fine for a while, but had to switch to the pill b/c it actually left 2 scars on my stomach. I'm much happier on the pill!

i have to agree with the above person. nuva ring is great because it releases hormones at an even steady pace. i had terrible side effects (spotting for weeks to months at a time) with every other birth control, and have had no problems on the nuvaring. you only have to remeber to remove it, and put it back in 7 days later. once in, you leave it there for 21 days. the website also has a reminder that you can download.