"i am 18 and have been on this for nearly a year now, and originally started this due to severe period cramps that became unbearable. it makes them less severe, but i still have them but it&#039;s bearable now. the only side effect is the breast pain and swelling. i get sore before the placebo week and my breasts have gone up literally 2 cup sizes, at first it was ok but now it&#039;s annoying. i haven&#039;t gained weight and i think i&#039;ve lost weight instead so that&#039;s a plus considering the breast increase. for birth control it works well, just the breast soreness and delayed period on the placebos caused worry for a while, but now i know it&#039;s just the pill. overall it works good and i&#039;ll continue to take it!"