Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I went on the patch after being on the pill for 4-5 years. During my eight months of using it I developed severe mood swings and cysts in my breasts. After months passed and the side effects kept getting worse I discontinued use and switched over to the NuvaRing. Out of the five hormonal birth control methods I have been on, the patch has been my least favorite. If you have had mood changes wi ... Show Full Comment

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I went on the patch after being on the pill for 4-5 years. During my eight months of using it I developed severe mood swings and cysts in my breasts. After months passed and the side effects kept getting worse I discontinued use and switched over to the NuvaRing. Out of the five hormonal birth control methods I have been on, the patch has been my least favorite. If you have had mood changes with other hormonal birth control methods I wouldn't recommend Ortho Evra.
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Reviewer: Strwmattsgurl_01, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I went on this form of birth control because I am no longer able to take the pill due to a liver situation. After being on this patch for 4 months I am miserable. My breasts have itch'd since I started to wear it. The site where the patch goes always hurts. The lint from my clothes gets in the adhesive of the patch and it makes it look dirty. I am a very clean person so it really bothers me to see ... Show Full Comment

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I went on this form of birth control because I am no longer able to take the pill due to a liver situation. After being on this patch for 4 months I am miserable. My breasts have itch'd since I started to wear it. The site where the patch goes always hurts. The lint from my clothes gets in the adhesive of the patch and it makes it look dirty. I am a very clean person so it really bothers me to see that. The edges do not stick to me well. My hair is slowly falling out. I am a total groutch now. Overall it is super easy to use but the side affects I am dealing with is NOT worth it. The breasts itching is the most annoying part, well that and the decreased sex drive. Ugh, why can't birth control be any easier?!
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Reviewer: agar1020, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Easy to remember my insurance doesn't cover it but it's worth the money. I have been on the patch for about 4 years now and I love it. The only thing is that I did gain a little bit of weight, my breasts grew a whole cup size but they are always tender. I also noticed when I went off the patch for 3 months my breasts got drastically smaller.

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Easy to remember my insurance doesn't cover it but it's worth the money. I have been on the patch for about 4 years now and I love it. The only thing is that I did gain a little bit of weight, my breasts grew a whole cup size but they are always tender. I also noticed when I went off the patch for 3 months my breasts got drastically smaller.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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WORKS GREAT I HAVE BEEN ON THIS FOR 4 YEARS AND I LOVE IT.. IT IS SO NICE TO ONLY HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IT ONCE A WEEK...

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WORKS GREAT I HAVE BEEN ON THIS FOR 4 YEARS AND I LOVE IT.. IT IS SO NICE TO ONLY HAVE TO THINK ABOUT IT ONCE A WEEK...
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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Very easy to use but the patch made my period stop for 6 months. I got systs in my breasts and have had irregular periods for 2 years after going off the patch. I would strongly caution people against taking this drug!

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Very easy to use but the patch made my period stop for 6 months. I got systs in my breasts and have had irregular periods for 2 years after going off the patch. I would strongly caution people against taking this drug!
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