"i have had this birth control for a year and a half and i can honestly say it was one of the best decisions i ever made. when i first got it in my arm bruised really badly, which was expected. i had problems with acne in the beginning, but for my first time ever using a hormonal birth control, and having really acne prone skin that was expected. i also did gain a little weight (like 5 pounds) but it was probably due to a stressful lifestyle and not so healthy eating choices. and the best thing, i haven&#039;t gotten my period since before i got this. every now and then i get slight cramping like i am going to get my period but i never actually get it, just slight spotting every 6 months or so for about a day but that is it."