"i just got mine in august 09 once i had my first child. it works good. i started gaining weight but have lost it. i weigh 111lbs so i&#039;m okay where i am at. as for the symptoms i do bleed every 3 months or so and it goes on for about 3 weeks but i&#039;m okay with that. i thinks it&#039;s probably my body getting rid of all the bad stuff. i think it is probably the best birth control since you dont have to worry, forget about taking it or anything."