"i have taken lutera for about a year and a half.  it is great at preventing babies and it has made my periods much better.  i do not bleed as much and my cramps are nothing compared to what they were.  however, i have gained weight - about 20 lbs.  i have tried to lose the weight and have lost a little but i have never had to try so hard to lose weight.  much of the time it is a losing battle because since lutera i always seem to have hunger pains.  also, at times i feel very tired and taking caffeine only helps a little bit."