"i had a great experience on ocella. my insurances does full coverage of it for me so it&#039;s free every month, huge plus! i was also prone ever since my first period, which was pretty late, i would skip months at a time and then have terrible cramps, periods, and awful moods. prescription midol couldn&#039;t even provide me with relief. i got on a bc that caused me to gain weight even though i was dieting and exercising and stopped it. i then a few months later got on ocella. i have my period every month and lasts about 4 days. it&#039;s pretty heavy with minimal cramps. i haven&#039;t gained weight but i can seem to lose any either but that&#039;s not really a problem for me at this time. no out of the ordinary mood swings, sickness, or tiredness."