"as with almost every form of birth control, there are side effects with the patch. however, in my case i really feel that the side effects i&#039;ve had are totally tolerable. i&#039;ve been using ortho evra for about 3 years and have had some occasional breast tenderness and really occasional spotting. i do notice that i break out in week 3 and am pretty moody in week 4. it&#039;s really convenient for those of us who aren&#039;t &quot;religious&quot; with pills. thus far i am a happy camper."