The birth control patch, also called the contraceptive patch, releases hormones to prevent pregnancy. A person can apply the patch to certain areas of clean, dry, hairless skin where tight clothing ...

Xulane (norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol) is a branded-generic prescription drug used to prevent pregnancy. The drug comes as a transdermal patch you apply to your skin once per week for 3 weeks each ...

This is the fifth installment in a series of articles about the science of various aspects of college life. Any Brown student can schedule an appointment with Student Health Services to review various ...