"i started this birth control almost 6 months ago. i&#039;m switching next week i can&#039;t take it anymore! i have experienced about 15 lbs in weight gain, i have horrible mood swings the week before my period &amp; terrible cramping. i get very sensitive for about the first hour after taking the pill. my periods were shortened usually 3 days max....until last week i was spotting for about 2 weeks. the only positive, my skin cleared up, but broke out faithfully during period week. i would highly not recommend."