"i started this contraceptive at 16 to control my acne and it did a great job. i had no problems, i did experience a lack of hunger it was kinda weird but it didn&#039;t effect my life. i just had to make myself eat. now that i am 18 i have no side effects at all . i haven&#039;t really put it to the test in preventing pregnancy but i&#039;m not pregnant and haven&#039;t been so that&#039;s also a plus."