"i have taken lutera for about a year now. maybe more. i do like this pill because my periods are lighter than what would be natural for me. also it doesn&#039;t seem to affect my moods at all. in fact i think i am more mentally sound on this pill than any other i have tried or even not taking birth control at all. however, i have next to no sex drive. maybe that&#039;s why it has worked so well. i gain a little water weight as well throughout the duration of my pill pack but lose it while on my period. my skin is pretty good too. i have tried yaz and microgestin (caused me to have heart palpitations daily and depression), and i hated them. so i would recommend this pill. "