"i love apri. a friend recommended apri and as soon as i picked up my prescription that is when my love affair with apri began. prior to taking apri, i had severe pms (irregular periods, depression 1 week before and 1 week after my period, horrible cramps, acne) so my doctor suggested a birth control to help regulate my pms symptoms. after taking apri, my acne has completely cleared up, no weight gain, 3 day periods with light bleeding, and no depression. i haven&#039;t noticed increased bust size and no change in my sexual desires. i do have increased discharge. but that would be the only bad side effect."