"i started junel to try &amp; have shorter, more regular periods. i&#039;m on my 5th month using it now. for the first 3 months i would spot for the entire week before my period would actually start, but i stuck with it since they say your body takes time to get used to it. i don&#039;t have that issue anymore but i have gained at least 11 lbs in the last 2 months &amp; i&#039;m the type that does not gain weight easily (i&#039;ve probably gained about a pound a year since 2007). i&#039;ve been wanting to gain weight but this came on kinda suddenly so i&#039;m a little worried"