"i&#039;ve been on apri for almost 5 years. i was originally put on it for acne but it&#039;s also been very effective as birth control too. my partner and i don&#039;t use any other form of birth control unless i&#039;m on conflicting meds. my periods are regular and predictable, usually 3-4 days. i&#039;ve gained weight, but i don&#039;t think apri was the cause. overall, apri works well for me and have had no issues with it."