"i&#039;m 38 years old and have been taking nora-be for 10 months. i have never been pregnant, and do not plan to have children.  i chose this pill because i was looking for a progestin only option with low hormones.  my dr also suggested it as a safer option because i am a smoker.  overall, my experience has been pretty positive on this pill. way less mood swings than other pills i have been on.  i get a period about every 28 days for about 5-6 days that is heavy for about 3 days and lighter the last 3 days. no spotting between periods. my sex drive increased after the first month and has remained strong. some breast tenderness and back pain about a week before my period. worst part: weight gain of 15 lbs and some facial hair and acne."