"i was taking this birth control for a little less than three years. i started when i was 15 for polycystic ovarian syndrome. when i first started taking it i was extremely moody, it was as if all hell broke lose. after a few months my period became lighter and i had less cramps. this year was the worst: extreme depression, moodiness, severe cramps, long periods, etc. the biggest issue i had was extreme weight gain (not at all in the right places) i had to get off it. i went from being 118 pounds to 154. terrible experience. the only pro was that it cleared my acne. finally switched so we will see how my new one works out."