"this is my first birth control pill and i have been using it for 1 year and 3 months. some info: 5&#039;4, 120 pounds, 22 years old. i started using alesse 28 on recommendation from my doctor because i have had irregular periods since i was 12. after several tests i am confirmed to have polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos) which basically gave me major cystic acne, mild increase in body hair, and irregular periods (occurring 2-4 times a year). 

this pill has worked great for me: no pain, no depression/anxiety, no weight gain, light nausea couple times a month, no cystic acne (only occasional small pimples but this is normal for me as i have very oily skin). i get a light period and light discharge sometimes seven days before i stop taking the pill."