Ortho Evra: Contraceptive Patch Linked to Deadly Blood Clots, Other Problems

Ortho Evra is a birth-control patch worn on the skin that has been linked to dozens of deaths, injuries, and increased risks of potentially deadly strokes, heart attacks, and blood clots. More than two million women have used Ortho Evra, which is promoted as being easier to use and just as effective as “the pill.” However, women using the patch to avoid becoming pregnant may develop dangerous increases in estrogen levels, which can cause serious health complications. Ortho Evra exposes …