"i&#039;ve been on minastrin for maybe less than a year and for my body it works great! i had no nausea, less cramping and bleeding and cleared my acne up. however, i did gain about 10 lbs and lots of bloating. overall, it worked great. my periods were much lighter and lasted about 2-3 days, plus i haven&#039;t gotten pregnant. unfortunately my insurance company does not cover it so i&#039;ve been paying around 80$ per month. keep in mind everyones body reacts to birth control differently so do not get overwhelmed with the negative reviews!"