Ortho Evra
birth control
"I've been on Ortho Evra for 10 years...that's right...10 years!  I started when I was 17 and I've never had a problem with it.  Periods are normal. Sometimes really bad cramps the first couple of days and maybe a headache or two.  But those are just normal PMS side effects as far as I'm concerned.  I've heard people have gained weight using Ortho Evra but I never had such issues.  And most of all, I've never gotten pregnant. My only complaint is Ortho Evra is very expensive.  I'm on an HSA now and I pay $79 per month. I wear the patch on my buttocks and I switch sides every week to avoid excess irritation.  Sometimes it gets stuck to my underwear or jeans and it's hard to find a replacement if it peels off."