"i gained weight from the depo shot. i was extremely sick on the pills. the ortho evra patch was a gateway to happiness. i had multicystic ovaries that made life uncomfortable for me from random pains and swelling to uncomfortable sex. i tried many different contraceptives and the patch is the only one that helped. my only complaints is the residue from the patch breast tenderness (although i did go up a size and my sex drive went way up). my husband hides from me now haha. make sure you use as directed.  skipping a few days on the switcharoo will throw your period off."