"i was put on this primarily for debilitating menstrual cramps and i&#039;ve been on it for 5 months now, going on my 6th
i noticed a little bit of weight gain/bloating in the first three months or so, but that has stabilized.  my breats have gained a cup size.  my sex drive has stayed the same.  i still have some intermittent bleeding, but i think that&#039;s my wacky menstrual cycle, not the pill.  on the whole it&#039;s helped me a lot getting the cramps and pms symptoms under control.  no pregnancy is also a great thing.  

overall, my life has been improved with microgestin, even with the minor side effects."