"mononessa has prevented me from getting pregnant (even when i missed a pill), but not without side effects. i have been taking it for 2 years and have gained 15 pounds and constantly look bloated. i have vaginal discharge from it and experience vaginal dryness constantly. i don&#039;t have cravings from it but sometimes i have depressive mood swings. on the upside, my period went from being so painful i couldn&#039;t function to pretty light and barely any cramps."