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Re: Patient Weight/Patch efficacyFrom: ginny lee, CNM (glocnm@obsrus.com)Thu Jan 8 15:32:00 2004
At Thu, 8 Jan 2004, RModugno@aol.com wrote: > >I am under the impression that women over 180+lbs have higher 'breakthrough >pregnancy rates" when using the birth control patch, and I am loathe to >prescribe it to them. Am I correct in doing so? > Our Ortho rep assures us that it's not the case (no surprise there), our ovcon rep tells us anyone over 155 needs a 35mcg pill (no surprise there either) If you're obese and want the patch (and I see a lot of obese here in San Antonio) I counsel and encourage them to wear on their arm; or try to talk them into Nuvaring Knock wood, no pregnancies yet (certainly better than nothing or forgetting pills).
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