Why can't you put the patch on your breast?

The contraceptive patch shouldn't be placed on your breasts because the breast tissue can absorb the hormones differently, which could affect how well the patch works or increase the risk of side effects.

The patch releases hormones (oestrogen and progestogen) through your skin into your bloodstream. For it to work properly, it needs to be on an area where the skin absorbs the hormones at a consistent rate. The recommended places are your stomach, upper outer arm, buttocks, or upper back. These areas have the right type of skin for the patch to work as intended.

Breast tissue is also more sensitive, so the patch could cause more irritation there. And breasts move more than other parts of the body, which makes the patch more likely to come off.

If you're using the patch, stick it to one of the recommended areas, on clean, dry skin, and change the position slightly each week to avoid irritation.

You should not put the contraceptive patch on your breasts because breast tissue takes in hormones differently. This could stop the patch from working properly.

The patch releases hormones through your skin. For it to work well, it needs to be on skin that absorbs hormones at a steady rate. The best places are your stomach, upper arm, bum, or upper back.

Breast skin is also more sensitive, so the patch could cause more irritation there. And breasts move more, which makes the patch more likely to fall off.

Stick it on one of the recommended areas instead. Change the position slightly each week to avoid skin irritation.