An evaluation of the use of the transdermal contraceptive patch in adolescents

Adolescents’ Experiences Using the Contraceptive Patch versus Pills

“…In addition, 15% of the patch users in our study had at least one patch detachment, similar to the 18e21% of patch users who had a complete detachment reported in other studies of adolescents in the United States. 9,10 Overall, we found few differences in the experiences of patch and pill users in our study. Method satisfaction was similar with the exception that patch users were more likely to report their contraceptive method improved their normal daily activities, possibly driven by the absence of daily pill-taking.…”

“…Although our sample size was similar to other studies focusing exclusively on adolescents, 9,10,25,28 it was significantly smaller than the large multi-center clinical trials of adolescents and young adults. Similarly, although our participant retention was as good or better than similar studies of young high risk patch users in the United States, 10,11 37% of participants did not complete a final visit for this nine-month study.…”

Bone Accretion in Adolescents Using the Combined Estrogen and Progestin Transdermal Contraceptive Method Ortho Evra: A Pilot Study

“…In studies in the adolescent age group, Ortho Evra provided excellent cycle control, and most adolescents were satisfied with the method. 10,11 To date, there are no data regarding the effects of this combined estrogen and progestin transdermal hormonal contraceptive on bone mineral content (BMC) or bone mineral density (BMD).…”

Menstrual Suppression for Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities

“…39 The use of the transdermal contraceptive patch in adolescent populations has been evaluated by two studies, both of which found an overall positive impression with the patch and comparable side effects to those found in adults. 40,41 However, only 62% (31/50) of participants completed all three months of one study, with most complaints about the patch being about the adhesive. A higher rate of partial and complete patch detachment was found among the adolescent participants in one of these trials compared to previously reported adult data.…”

“…A higher rate of partial and complete patch detachment was found among the adolescent participants in one of these trials compared to previously reported adult data. 40 Use of the transdermal contraceptive patch in the developmentally disabled population specifically has not yet been studied.…”