• Josefina Lira-Plascencia and Silvia Paz-Ruiz.
• Torre de Especialidades Quirúrgicas, Hospital Ángeles del Pedregal, Mexico City, México.
• Gac Med Mex. 2024 Jan 1; 160 (4): 436442436-442.

IntroductionThe transdermal patch is an effective contraceptive with advantages over other hormonal methods. However, the percentage of patch's users is 2.8 %.ObjectiveDetermine the factors influencing the use of contraceptive patch.Material And MethodsReview of the literature on contraception in Mexico.ResultsMexican Health System offers free contraceptive methods, but it is necessary to avoid bureaucratic obstacles guaranteeing a timely supplies distribution and provide continuing medical education to health professionals. In Mexico, the patch is the least known and accessible contraceptive option. Only 20.9 % of women known its correct use. The patch is effective, safe, and convenient contraceptive option. It is proposed that adequate information and counseling on the use of the patch should increase the users' functional knowledge, empowering autonomy and improving therapeutic compliance.ConclusionThe transdermal patch is an effective and safe alternative; increasing its functional knowledge can help reduce the unmet need.Copyright: © 2024 Permanyer.

16 keywords...

hide…