Patch vs. Pill vs. Shot...

I'm on the patch and I really love it...b/c I always forgot a pill and then I'd double up and my stomach would be so upset!!

I do get the lint...but it has never come off on me...DH loves to put it on...thats his job...he has to remember and put it on...lol

Ladies,
Thank you so much for all this info. I was thinking about the patch, but I don't know if I really want to do that - my skin is sensitive, I would be worried about it falling off, etc.

I am leaning more towards the pill. My concern in this. If you have weight gain, how soon does it occur? If you have side effects how soon do they occur - are they immedaite?

So many questions...

I have been on the pill for 12 years, just recently switched back to Ortho Tri-Cyclen. I found that I did gain weight in the first few months, but my body seems to be adjusting now. I did have the boob growth- and although a pleasant surprise side effect for my FH, I found it pretty painful. I think I am almost a cup size bigger in the week or so before my period. OTC has also really helped my PMS, I was on Mircette before this one and that pill made me mental about 2 weeks before my period, I was like the PMS monster

In my experiences w. the pill, its all a matter of finding the one that works for you. And you need about 3 mos to see if your body will adjust. When I first went on OTC, I gained weight and was SO bloated. I called my doc to switch, but he made me wait it out 3 months, and now its much better. Periods are shorter & lighter (4 days), and my skin is great. Talk to your doc, they can help you make the best decision for you. Good luck!

I did the shot for over a year and got off of it. It made me psycho (very depressed)! I also bled everday.

I've been on the pill for about 2 years now. The only weight I have gained is a result of being less active.