"i originally took the pill, but the mood swings were too intense for me. i have not experienced any mood swings on the patch. i really like the patch because it cleared up my moderate teenage hormonal acne.  i also like that i just have to change it once a week around the same time, and then i can forget about it. in addition, it has been my only form of birth control as long as i&#039;ve been on it (other than pulling out) and having sex regularly, i have not gotten pregnant.



however, it does leave my skin irritated and dry, and it can be very itchy. i prefer to put it on my back, which makes it hard to wear tank tops or other shirts that expose my back without having people ask about it.



overall i think more people should look into the patch"