"i&#039;m 17, been on the patch for over a year &amp; i recommend. if ortho evra patch is too expensive/big try generic xulane. same method, no difference in effectiveness/side effects just smaller &amp; doesn&#039;t leave as much fabric around glue lining as ortho evra. experienced nausea, breast tenderness around time of period, &amp; cramps that decreased greatly now that i&#039;m used to it. no weight gain, doesn&#039;t fall off through shower/exercise, &amp; if you forget to put a new patch on your patch change day you are still protected for i believe 3 days, after that use back up &amp; start new patch change day on the day you remembered to put it on. been with partner over 1 yr, 0 scares. had slight temper before patch so only mood change was more emotional/sensitive lol."