To @Gosia:

Yes, if you use a condom regularly, even if the contraceptive patch is found to be defective, you can stop using it at any time without worrying about pregnancy.

Condoms should be used every time during intercourse to provide effective protection against pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. If the contraceptive patch is damaged, the condom can be used as an additional contraceptive method until the patch is replaced.

So the patch doesn't really have to work when I protect myself with a condom?

So even if the patch doesn't work, the fact of using a condom is already enough to protect yourself from pregnancy? I checked the slice after your answers, i.e. I slightly peeled off the horn because there was a mark on it, but it is not perforated or torn, so I pressed the horn firmly against the skin and it sticks. However, if it turns out that it was damaged and I still use a condom every time, whether during a bleeding break or during a cycle, can I stop using the patches at any time without worrying about pregnancy?

To @Gosia:

There is no need to worry too much if you use condoms during every intercourse. A condom is a very effective method of contraception and protection against sexually transmitted diseases, even if the contraceptive patch does not work properly or comes off.

However, it is a good idea to check regularly that the contraceptive patch is properly applied and that there are no signs of damage. If you have any doubts about its condition, you can replace it with a new one. The use of a condom additionally provides double protection.

The most important thing to remember is that the correct and consistent use of contraceptive methods such as condoms or patches is crucial to prevent unwanted pregnancy and infections.

Hello, I would like to ask if I should be very "watchful" about the patches if I use a condom for every intercourse anyway? Sometimes the patch comes off and I don't trust it and I use a condom for every intercourse, now after bleeding I put the patch on as it should but I have the impression that it is damaged but I'm not sure and I noticed it yesterday, when I take it off alternately on Friday I'll check it, but anyway when I have intercourse I have a condom is there something to worry about ?