"this is my first time on the pill to help with cramps and this birth control is helping a lot. i no longer have raging cramps every month. i haven&#039;t gained any weight on the pill either. the only issue i have with it is it affecting my period. my last period lasted for 13 days and i am still spotting here and there. i am still new to the pill so it should be something i hopefully get used to. no major mood swings on this for me either."