"this was the first birth control pill i was ever put on. it was great for that purpose (controlling birth) but caused me to have week long periods. seriously, bleeding for 7 days straight. it was terrible so i got switched to a form of loestrin. i never had issues with acne on this medication which was great, so definitely good for that. maybe it was just me but i had to get off of it because the week-long periods were so terrible. going to try mononessa next because i have bad acne right now. wish i could go back to this expect i cannot deal with the periods it gave me..."