"this is my first time taking any form of birth control and i decided on the patch because it has the least invasive side effects out of all forms i&#039;ve researched. so far i&#039;m enjoying it. i&#039;ve had a few negative experiences. during my first three days, my appetite was demolished, mainly because any and everything i consumed made me nauseous and i also had a pounding headache. oh and i bled for nearly a month. i might even be a bit bitchier. but now everything is back on track. during my first cycle on this system my flow was lighter and only lasted 5 days (typically its 10 days). i also lost a bit of weight. my appetite for food reduced and interesting enough my taste palette has been towards healthier options lately. i&#039;m fine with this."