"i started taking this birth control a few months before i got married to my husband.  it&#039;s the first and only brand i&#039;ve ever tried, but i&#039;ve noticed no side-effects.  even during that crazy pre-wedding time, there wasn&#039;t any weight gain or crazy mood swings (i was slightly nauseous the first few days, but it was very temporary).  i&#039;ve been on it 2 years now with no problems.  periods are very light, no problems."