"i have been taking chateal for about 3 weeks; after a year long break from birthcontrol. so far the only negative side effects are tender/sore breasts. i have taken 3 different types of pills in the past, nuva ring, and depo shot, so far chateal is pretty good. i have noticed bloating but it seems to be water weight and has reduced significantly on its own within the past couple of days. my mood and emotions, i find this pill to actually be somewhat of a mood booster! i am the happiest i have been in a long time and my emotions are pretty stable. acne: i have always had acne (i&#039;m 23) and birthcontrol has always helped. nuva ring was the best for acne but after being off birth control for a year my acne went haywire. chateal has helped."