"i have been using aviane for months. this is my first birth control and it has put my hormones back on track. before using aviane i cramped up to a week before starting and 7-10 day long periods. i was also extremely moody before on the pill. now my periods are 3-4 days long, my cramping no longer requires pain meds, and i&#039;m no longer moody. the only side effect i have is a low sex drive."