"this is my first time on birth control and i was a little iffy to start with, seeing all the side effects everyone&#039;s been having. surprisingly though it&#039;s been all pros so far and very few cons. i&#039;m just about to finish up my first month and so far i&#039;ve had no noticeable mood changes or weight gain. i do not have the urge to eat a whole lot like some have been complaining. my breasts are slightly tender though - i&#039;m not sure if this is due to them swelling/growing or what. i had very minor spotting at the start but other than that it&#039;s been great! "