"after 20 years of taking the pill, i&#039;ve decided to try something different. (why? was forgetting to take them daily &amp; cycles became irregular).it&#039;s been 2 months now on the xulane patch and i&#039;m finally loving it. i can honestly say while on the patch during the 1st month,  i&#039;d experienced excruciating headaches and itching sensation when i&#039;d placed patch on the abdomen area so i begin to change areas each week. this month (starts 3rd patch tomorrow), very little headaches and irritation. i have not had sex since i&#039;ve started patch so i&#039;m not sure how effective it is. another plus, patch stays on for 7 days straight through swimming, bathings, showers &amp; my insurance covers the whole expense. "