"i was on this birth control for less than 2 months.  my experience hasn&#039;t been good at all using this product.  the application sites (shoulders and upper arms) where i placed the patch had very dark and red spots as if i had 2nd degree burns after i took the patch off.  i also experienced extreme itchiness at those sites while the patch was on and even after it was taken off.  i also experienced spot periods while on the patch.  cramping for me was intense while on the patch.  i also seemed to have a dry cough while on the product.  i couldn&#039;t sleep while on the patch due to really bad headaches.  this product was a nightmare.  i&#039;m going to have to consider other birth control methods."