Birth Control
"I&#039;ve been on Ortho Evra since August of 2011, and so far, I really like it.  I&#039;m not using it just for birth control, but also for period control.  Before going on the Patch, my periods would last 10 to 11 days (3 days of heavy to moderate bleeding, then spotting for 7 to 8 days).  Thanks to Ortho Evra, my periods are now only 6 days (3 days of heavy to moderate bleeding, then 3 days of spotting).  That is seriously a miracle for me!  Also, I have less period cramps than before (although my pre-patch period cramps were never really anything to complain about).  Besides this, my breasts have also grown bigger (which my boyfriend loves).  Although, I have experienced some negative side effects too.  My breasts were REALLY tender for the first 2 months, but this has mostly gone away.  Sometimes, on my Patch change days in September and October, I would feel a little bit nauseous or lightheaded, but I think this may have been partially or completely psychological.  Also, sometimes, even when I&#039;m not near my period, I will experience very mild cramping.  But these are all side effects that I can live with.  The only thing I really don&#039;t like about this medication is that it lowered my alcohol tolerance and made me more susceptible to hangovers.  But in the end, I&#039;d rather throw up from a hangover than from morning sickness.  Overall, I&#039;d recommend this medication."