Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
"After 20 years of taking the pill, I've decided to try something different. (Why? Was forgetting to take them DAILY & cycles became irregular).It's been 2 months now on the Xulane patch and I'm finally loving it. I can honestly say while on the patch during the 1st month,  I'd experienced excruciating headaches and itching sensation when I'd placed patch on the abdomen area so I begin to change areas each week. This month (starts 3rd patch tomorrow), very little headaches and irritation. I have not had sex since I've started patch so I'm not sure how effective it is. Another plus, patch stays on for 7 days straight through swimming, bathings, showers & my insurance covers the whole expense. "