"meh, i like it for the sheer convenience factor. in 1 year, i&#039;ve gained 60lbs with and w/o dieting. i, in my late 30s, have reentered puberty (maybe menopause) with the new found acne and mood swings. cramps are here and there, severe as they may be, they&#039;re not the worst side effect. i&#039;m very arthritic now, some joints are crippling to try and use. hot flashes suck, although i saved a fortune on heating this winter. acid reflux was increased. my hair is super brittle and dry now.
now for the plus side. i do not bleed anymore :) i may decide to suffer through on that alone. it has helped my depression and anxiety, so much that i have been able to almost wean off the antidepressants.
i love the shelf life of five years too."