"i went on this birth  control about 2 years ago and gradually gained about 20 pounds over the span of 4-6 months.  no matter what i did, i could not lose it.  my appetite had increased a lot and despite my efforts at the gym, i could not manage to get below 150 pounds.  i went off it a month ago and i have already lost 8 pounds and my appetite has gone back to normal. 

i never had my period at all on this pill and i never experienced mood swings due to this pill.  it reduced my breakouts, and it completely got rid of my cramping. i would not go on this pill again because of the weight gain but aside from that, it did what it was supposed to do. :)"