"i have never been a fan of birth control pills. however, due to major cramps my dr. suggested this method to regulate and easy my period pain. i was prescribed daisy but the pharmacy end up giving me ashlyna instead. i have the 3 mos, lowest dose pills. the 1st month my period came normal and no pain. but unfortunately for the second month which i am currently under ( only 3 pills left) i have been with my period for a month. no major cramps or heavy bleeding, but i have been using panty liners for the entire time. very light period but i am tired of bleeding. i feel weaker and swollen. i don&#039;t drink water as i should. however, i&#039;ve noticed i am retaining too much liquid ever since i started these pills. will give it time to see if it works"