"i have had acne since i was 12 (i&#039;m 21 now) and this did not clear me up completely but my acne is definitely better, they aren&#039;t as big, or painful, less cystic acne. the first week it i was very emotional and nauseous but when it passed everything was fine. i also did not gain weight nor did my hair get thinner, or i don&#039;t notice because i have naturally thick, curly hair. i do recommend ortho tri cyclen."