"let me just start with the fact that if i am going to buy or use anything under the sun, it is more than likely that i have read every review ever written on the item before buying/using it, etc. before going on the pill, i read reviews for at least 100 different brands/versions of the combo pill and mini-pill before narrowing it down to three options (all combo pills). i talked each option over with my obgyn and we settled on tri-sprintec for a few reasons. a. triphasic (mirrors natural hormone levels better) b. estrogen/androgen/progestin ingredients/levels help with acne and c. first two weeks of pills are low dose. pros: no mood swings, no weight gain except in boobs cons: medium cramps, slight breakthrough bleeding. overall: love it!"