"i&#039;ve tried many birth controls in the past few years and after taking microgestin for about a year now i can definitely say it is one of the better brands i have used. after reading other reviews i am glad to know that i am not the only one who has experienced extremely light periods and dryness during intercourse. for me, my last period didn&#039;t even come. while some might see no periods as a dream come true, personally it can really worried me. despite using the pill consistently, i ended up taking a pregnancy test to put my mind at ease, but going forward i might consider switching again just so i can get that little extra reassurance. however all other side effects on this medication have been very minimal for me!"