"i took ortho tricyclen for just over 5 years. initially i noticed a lot of mood instability and i was behaving in ways that were very unusual for me. however this subsided within the first six months. otherwise i had a relatively good experience, and my periods became so light that they almost stopped. however i was not doing well remembering to take the pills and recently switched to mirena. tricyclen is a great option if you are able to remember the pills on time!"