"i was nervous to start this after reading such horrible reviews! i got this from planned parenthood and am about to start my fourth pack. this is the only birth control i&#039;ve ever been on so i have nothing to compare it to but so far it has been very good! no pregnancy, haven&#039;t had too many side effects. my periods have gotten shorter and lighter. no spotting in between. the only side effects i have noticed is some slight vaginal dryness, but nothing too bad. i did get a few headaches and nausea here and there during the first pack but again nothing too bad. my body seems to have adjusted fine and i&#039;m so happy for the lighter periods! i started my first pack the sunday after my period ended so this worked out well"