{"id":717,"date":"2001-11-21T06:48:09","date_gmt":"2001-11-21T11:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hill-kleerup.org\/blog\/wp\/?p=717"},"modified":"2001-11-21T06:48:09","modified_gmt":"2001-11-21T11:48:09","slug":"im_on_the_patch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hill-kleerup.org\/blog\/2001\/11\/21\/im_on_the_patch.html","title":{"rendered":"“I’m on the Patch” takes on new meaning"},"content":{"rendered":"

The FDA has approved a contraceptive patch for women<\/a>. A different patch is worn each week, then the fourth week is “patchless.” It looks to have a good effectiveness rate (when used as directed, natch), but is less reliable in women over 198 pounds. Like all such patches, skin irritation can occur.<\/p>\n

Look for it out next year.<\/p>\n

(Via NextDraft<\/a>)<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The FDA has approved a contraceptive patch for women. 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