"i switched to portia after being on levora (i had no side effects with it) for three years. my first period was extremely heavy but no cramps. i&#039;m on my second period and i feel like i&#039;ve gained 10 pounds from bloating. i look like i&#039;m 3 months pregnant. i&#039;ve been very irritable and had cramps and headaches during these few days.  i hate this birth control.  it&#039;s effective but its not worth  severe, uncomfortable bloating and weight gain."