"i have currently been on ortho-cyclen for a few months now and am going back to my doctor soon to see if i can be prescribed something else. the good for me: very effective when taken correctly, and light periods with bearable cramping. the bad for me: terrible mood swings, bloating, very low libido, and nausea. if i didn&#039;t take this pill before bed and after a meal, i&#039;d be sick to my stomach. i have experienced bloating, but haven&#039;t gained any weight. the low sex drive i have experienced on this has been very bad. overall, it&#039;s free through my insurance and didn&#039;t get me pregnant, but the negative side effects are not worth it anymore!!"