"i&#039;ve been using ortho evra for almost 2 years, so far so good! i didn&#039;t get any of the initial side effects. the only thing its changed is some months my period is very light and i have less cramping. i have gained about 15lbs recently but that is probably due to my poor diet, or a combination of the two. since this is the first major weight gain i&#039;ve had since i was 16. (23 now). 
the cost is only $30 per box and that&#039;s without insurance, so i will continue with the patch."