"i&#039;m 19 and this is my first time using birth control. i chose the ortho evra patch. i started the patch just over a month ago on the first day of my period. my period was extended and lasted 2 weeks straight then i had a lot of spotting. on the 4th week (off patch) i got my period, cramps and all, and by this point i thought the bleeding would never end! i was extremely emotional and cried almost every day and would constantly ask myself &quot;what is wrong with me.&quot; now that over a month has passed, everything seems back to normal. larger breasts is a definite pro! i don&#039;t feel the need to cry now, and everything is good. enjoying the patch now!"