"i have been on yasmin since i was 15.  my periods used to last 9-11 days, were heavy, and very painful.  i can remember my mom keeping me out of school due to this.  not only was my cycle completely crazy, i had acne on my shoulders, upper back, and upper arms.  being in high school, something like this can be traumatizing.  anyway after almost 6 years, i have been acne free (maybe the occasional bump or 2) and 4-5 day easy periods!  i did gain weight...but who knows if it was because of the birth control...like the lady said before she gained in all the &quot;right&quot; places so i can&#039;t complain about that one.  i went up a whole up size! i plan on taking this until i decide to make a little one (another 4 years hopefully)."