"pros: lighter periods, some cramping but much less, no pregnancy scares. little to no nausea after the first week. no migraines.

cons: horrible moodiness, depression, anxiety, feeling insecure. weight gain (though less than other users). painful intercourse.



after a year of being on this pill, i went off for 3 months due to insurance coverage issues. while i was off, i noticed an immediate improvement in mood and energy. after going back on, the depression/mood swings started back up again, and i noticed an extreme drop in libido. though my experience was not as horribly negative as some others, i will be looking for another birth control."