How Do I Switch from Birth Control Pills to the Contraceptive Patch?
Switching to the contraceptive patch is similar to switching to another birth control pill. If you are switching from birth control pills to the patch, wait until you get your menstrual period. If you do not get your period within five days of taking the last active pill, check with your health care professional to be sure that you are not pregnant before you start the contraceptive patch. You should use nonhormonal (backup) contraception, such as a diaphragm, spermicide, or condom, for one week.
