"i am 20 and have taken this pill for a little over a year. i have yet to get pregnant, so it does its job as far as i am aware. i haven&#039;t personally had the side effects of low sex drive or acne; my skin actually has cleared up a lot since starting it. i did, however, gain about 10 lbs after starting microgestin (thankfully losing 5 lbs since the initial gain). additionally, i noticed dramatic mood swings and depression. i feel like i cry over minor details, and i never used to cry about practically anything. it&#039;s the only birth control method i have tried and my insurance makes it free."