The patch can be worn on the skin of your lower abdomen, buttocks, back, or upper arm. Wherever you decide to put it, you must leave it there for 7 days. You should change the location of the patch each week.Jan 16, 2013
Can the patch be placed anywhere?
Choose where to apply the patch. You can place the patch on your buttock, upper outer arm, lower abdomen or upper body. Don't put it on your breasts or in a place where it will be rubbed, such as under a bra strap. Apply to skin that's clean and dry. Avoid areas of the skin that are red, irritated or cut.Aug 6, 2021
Can I move my Xulane patch?
If you want to move your “Patch Change Day” to a different day of the week, finish your current cycle. Remove your third Xulane® patch on the correct day. During week 4, the “Patch Free Week” (Day 22 through Day 28), you may choose an earlier “Patch Change Day” by applying a new patch on the day you prefer.
Can you put Xulane anywhere?
You can put Xulane or Twirla on the sides of your belly, buttocks (butt cheeks), or back. You can also put Xulane on your upper outer arm (but not Twirla). It's important to put it somewhere that won't be irritated by tight clothing.
Can you move your birth control patch?
It's suggested that you use a different site every time you put on a new patch. If it should become partially detached or fall off, what you should do depends on how long ago it came off. Less than 24 hours ago: Reattach the same patch in the same location (as long as it is still sticky) or replace it with a new patch.Nov 20, 2020
Does it matter where you put the patch?
You can also put Xulane on your upper outer arm (but not Twirla). It's important to put it somewhere that won't be irritated by tight clothing. The patch can fall off if it's beneath your waistband, near your joints, on your breasts, or on cut or irritated skin.
Does the Xulane patch cause weight gain?
But if you think you could be pregnant, take a pregnancy test or call your doctor. When you first start using Xulane, the hormones in Xulane could cause your breasts to grow slightly. But this effect is usually temporary. Xulane can sometimes cause weight gain.Jun 14, 2021
Does the patch make you gain weight?
Does the patch make you gain weight? Nope! Birth control patch weight gain isn't a common side effect. There's lots of research on the hormones in the birth control patch, and studies show these hormones don't usually cause weight gain or weight loss.
What is the weight limit for Xulane patch?
XULANE is a prescription birth control patch for women with a BMI less than 30 kg/m2. Xulane may not be as effective in women weighing more than 198 lbs. (90 kg). If you weigh more than 198 lbs.