"i began taking this birth control about 7 months ago. upon taking it during the first month, i experienced severe nausea, headaches and a heavy period with the worst cramps i have ever had. each month alternates with irregular bleeding (getting my period before the placebo pill week) with cramps which might be due to a wrong prescription. i have gained 7 pounds despite doing crossfit 4 times a week, retaining fat around my mid section. also, i have been moody, anxious, and have had continuous night sweats and headaches. i will be getting off of this pill asap after realizing that this medication is not worth the horrible side effects. i keep giving it another month to see if it will get better but it hasn&#039;t."