"i originally started talking this bc (having never before taken any others) as an attempt to regulate my acne. it did help the acne on my back and chest a bit, but i did not notice it help clear up my face. so it was disappointing in that regard. however i love how it regulates my period nicely with very few--if any--side effects. no nausea, no cramps, etc. but to be fair, i never experienced those during my normal periods.  i guess if you&#039;re just looking for a birth control pill that regulates irregular/heavy periods (mine went from 7 down to 4 days), this could be a pill for you to consider."