"this is the first time i&#039;ve been on bc, and so far things are going pretty well. it&#039;s been 2 months and have had 3 periods (although i was told to start my first pack the day i started my period, so perhaps that one doesn&#039;t completely count). each period has been lighter and shorter than they were before, with some cramping but nothing terrible. i had mentally prepared myself for moodiness, but i haven&#039;t noticed any difference there. no acne, no headaches. the 1st month was completely symptom free, but the 2nd month has brought some bloating, indigestion, and nausea. i have found, however, that keeping my blood sugar at a normal level keeps the nausea at bay. plan to stay on it for now and see how the 3rd month goes."