Question 1

Can I buy Ortho Evra over the counter from Polar Bear Meds?

Accepted Answer

No, Ortho Evra requires a valid prescription from your healthcare provider when you buy it from Polar Bear Meds. This ensures the medication is safe and appropriate for you.

Question 2

Can your team at Polar Bear Meds contact my doctor if my Ortho Evra prescription is missing?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. If you need a new prescription, please provide your doctor's contact information after you place your Ortho Evra order. Our team will gladly reach out to them on your behalf to help expedite the process.

Question 3

Is Xulane the same as Ortho Evra?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Xulane is considered the same as Ortho Evra in terms of its active ingredients, as both contain a combination of ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin. Xulane, along with Zafemy, is a generic version of the original brand-name patch, Ortho Evra.

Question 4

Can the Ortho Evra patch cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Clinical evidence does not establish a direct link between the Ortho Evra patch and weight gain. However, if you experience weight gain that continues beyond the first three months of use, contact your doctor.

Question 5

Can the Ortho Evra patch delay a period?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use the Ortho Evra patch to delay your period. To do this, you would simply apply a new patch during the week you would normally have your patch-free break. This method allows you to skip the withdrawal bleed (your period) and continue directly into a new cycle of contraception.

Question 6

Is Ortho Evra progesterone only?

Accepted Answer

No, Ortho Evra is not a progesterone-only contraceptive. It is a combined hormonal patch, meaning it contains two synthetic hormones, norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol.