Ortho Evra
birth control
"I was on Ortho Evra for almost 6 years (since my early 20s).  I've had very few issues with it... no weight gain, no moodiness, no stale sex drive.  All I've experienced were slight skin irritation (where patch was placed) and spotting.  

I switched to NuvaRing under the guidance of my physician (because of my concerns over the FDA warnings).  It was as easy as the patch, but I quickly gained 5-7 pounds over 2 months of usage.  Then my doctor put me on Microgestin 1/20 FE.  It was the first and will be the last birth control pill I ever take!  I have gained 15 pounds over 6 months, experienced excessive night sweats and lost all interest in sex altogether.

Now, I might return to the patch."